Methods of Inquiry
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This document discusses several methods of determining what is true or valid, including tradition (the Method of Tenacity), intuition based on gut feeling or prior experience, and empirical observation through the senses (as in the saying "to see is to believe"). It also mentions using logical reasoning and rationality to arrive at answers or beliefs.
Methods of Inquiry
- 5. In this method something is considered true because of tradition or some person of distinction says it is true.
- 6. Intuition is a prior knowledge or experiential belief, and based ultimately in experience. Intuition also accept the information on the basis of gut feeling or Kutob
- 8. The Method of Tenacity is also a "natural," but unreliable method of belief fixation. Basing on superstitious belief or because it has always been done or believed.
- 9. Using logical reasoning to arrive to an answer. Rationality is the quality or state of being reasonable. To see is to believe.
- 10. Obtain knowledge through observation or direct sensory experience. To observe is to agree.