JAVIER, Regine Viviene R. GE Logic & Critical Thinking
TOBIAS, Rigel Kent C. Sir Rex Llonora VASQUEZ, Mari Sheanne M.
ACTIVITY 2.1
Give 3 examples of the following:
1. Empirical - These are concepts whose members have observable traits without the aid of sensory extending devices and whose members of their extension are found to exist in space and time. a. Fruits b. Plants c. Animals 2. Theoretical - These are concepts whose members exist in space and time but their traits become observable only through the use of sensory extending devices. a. Virus b. Elements (from the periodic table) c. Microorganisms 3. Metaphysical - The members of the extension of these concepts exist outside the realm of space and time, in another dimension. a. Deities b. Guardian angel c. Aliens 4. Abstract - These concepts can be only understood by the mind as they are considered mental entities. a. Freedom b. Success c. Compassion 5. Fictitious - They are believed to be creations of people. They are also believed by combining empirical concepts together to form a new one. a. Diwata b. Aswang c. Minotaur 6. Dispositional - These concepts are not directly observable by the senses. Their traits become observable only through the performance of certain operations, and what we observe as their manifestations. a. Weight b. Pain scale c. Creatinine level 7. Evaluative - These concepts are used to signify our understanding of morality and aesthetics. a. Right b. Bad c. Unpleasant