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What is internal and external questions in philosophy?
The internal–external distinction is a distinction used in philosophy to divide an ontology into two parts: an internal part consisting of a linguistic framework and observations related to that framework, and an external part concerning practical questions about the utility of that framework.
What is an example of a internal question?
Examples of internal questions would be ‘How much is three plus three? ‘ or ‘Is there an even prime number? ‘ These are answered with the help of the rules of the framework; since the framework is a logical one, the method of answering is logical also.
How many types of questions are there in philosophy?
Notes. 1 An alternative and simplified way of showing what is distinctive about answering philosophical questions is by using Cam’s question quadrant (2003, 2006). Cam distinguishes between four types of questions: reading comprehension, factual knowledge, literary speculation and inquiry questions.
What is the meaning of internal questions?
Internal questions ask what is true within a certain framework of axioms, definitions, etc. For example, mathematical questions are internal questions: they ask what is true within the framework we know as math. External questions ask what is universally true across all frameworks or which framework is best, true, etc.
What is an external question?
An external question is a question as to whether it would be useful to adopt the use of ‘x’ with those rules. Suppose one asks but does x exist independent of the linguistic framework? Carnap might argue as follows: One can answer an existence question only if there are rules for determining whether x exists.
What is the difference between personal question and philosophical question?
A personal philosophy is simply the most basic beliefs, concepts and attitudes of an individual. Philosophical questions address the nature of knowledge- what we think is true or false, how we know it, why we think it’s true or false or can’t be sure.
What is the difference between internal and external questions?
Internal questions ask what is true within a certain framework of axioms, definitions, etc. For example, mathematical questions are internal questions: they ask what is true within the framework we know as math. External questions ask what is universally true across all frameworks or which framework is best, true, etc.
What is the internal and external distinction in philosophy?
The internal–external distinction is a distinction used in philosophy to divide an ontology into two parts: an internal part consisting of a linguistic framework and observations related to that framework, and an external part concerning practical questions about the utility of that framework.
How do you answer an internal question in a framework?
These are answered with the help of the rules of the framework; since the framework is a logical one, the method of answering is logical also. In the case of frameworks that are not logical but factual, such as the things framework, internal questions are answered empirically.
How do you answer an external question about an existence question?
Carnap might argue as follows: One can answer an existence question only if there are rules for determining whether x exists. External questions regarding x occur independent of a linguistic framework regarding x. Therefore, external questions regarding x are not existence questions. Questions: (a) Is this sound argument?
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