The Epistemology of Truth: Exploring Intuitive, Authoritative, Logical, and Empirical Knowledge

 

1. The sun will rise tomorrow is true based on intuitive knowledge.
2. Einstein's theory of relativity is accepted as true based on authoritative knowledge.
3. All bachelors are unmarried men is true based on logical knowledge.
4. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level is true based on empirical knowledge.

1. Intuitive Knowledge: The statement "The sun will rise tomorrow" is true based on intuitive knowledge because it aligns with our ingrained understanding of natural patterns and cycles
2. Authoritative Knowledge: Einstein's theory of relativity is accepted as true based on authoritative knowledge because it has been extensively studied, tested, and verified by experts in the field of physics, and its principles are widely accepted by the scientific community as a whole.
3. Logical Knowledge: The statement "All bachelors are unmarried men" is true based on logical knowledge because it follows directly from the definition of the term "bachelor," which inherently implies an unmarried man, making it a tautology.
4. Empirical Knowledge: The statement "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level" is true based on empirical knowledge because it has been repeatedly observed and tested under controlled conditions, with consistent results demonstrating the relationship between temperature and the boiling point of water. This knowledge has been acquired through systematic experimentation and observation, providing tangible evidence to support its validity.

Reference

Introduction to the philosophy of science. (n.d.-a). http://fitelson.org/confirmation/salmon_introduction_to_philosophy_of_science.pdf 

What is meant if a research deals with facts and not mere opinions? (n.d.-b). https://www.quora.com/What-is-meant-if-a-research-deals-with-facts-and-not-mere-opinions