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Philosophical theories and concepts Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Explore the depths of philosophical theories and concepts in this fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time to uncover the mysteries of the mind!

  • Uncover key details about various philosophical theories
  • Piece together fragments of information to gain a deeper understanding
  • Use spells to unlock hints and gain more time to solve puzzles
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  • The concept of the 'cogito' is central to René Descartes' philosophy, with his famous statement 'I think, therefore I am.'
  • Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory that emphasizes maximizing overall well-being or happiness.
  • Kant's categorical imperative is a moral principle that states one should act only according to maxims that can be universalized.
  • Hegel's dialectical method involves the progression of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis to arrive at a higher truth.
  • The concept of 'falsifiability' is essential to Karl Popper's philosophy of science, which argues that scientific theories should be able to be proven false.
  • Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility in creating one's own meaning in life.
  • John Rawls' theory of justice revolves around the idea of a veil of ignorance, where individuals make decisions without knowing their own position in society.
  • The concept of 'epistemic justification' is central to epistemology, the branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief.
  • David Hume's philosophy emphasizes the limitations of human knowledge and the role of empirical observation in understanding the world.
  • Hedonism is a philosophical theory that posits pleasure as the ultimate good and goal of human life.
  • The 'trolley problem' is a famous ethical dilemma that raises questions about moral responsibility and the greater good.
  • Epictetus' Stoicism emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between what is within our control and what is outside our control.
  • The 'Ship of Theseus' paradox raises questions about identity and persistence over time, asking if an object remains the same after all its parts are replaced.
  • Phenomenology, developed by Edmund Husserl, focuses on the study of conscious experience and the structures of consciousness.
  • The 'problem of induction' challenges the justification of inductive reasoning and the assumption that the future will resemble the past.
  • Deontology, a moral theory associated with Immanuel Kant, emphasizes duties and obligations as the basis for ethical decision-making.
  • Plato's theory of forms posits that abstract, ideal forms exist beyond the physical world and are the true reality.
  • Simone de Beauvoir's concept of 'The Other' explores how social norms and structures create and perpetuate power dynamics and oppression.
  • Aristotle's virtue ethics focuses on developing moral character through cultivating virtues and finding the mean between extremes.
  • The 'ontological argument' for the existence of God, famously formulated by Anselm of Canterbury, posits that God is the greatest conceivable being.

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