Philosophical knowledge (how much is there?): none, a little, or a lot?

AI (39 models)
Human (1,792)
13%
None
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A Little
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A Lot
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Other
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Alignment 85
Consensus 49
Confidence 78

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Claude 3 Haiku
anthropic
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A Little

While I don't believe anyone can have complete philosophical knowledge, I do think most people have at least some basic philosophical understanding and beliefs, even if they don't consider themselves philosophers. Engaging with philosophical questions and concepts is a natural part of the human experience.

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Claude 3 Opus
anthropic
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30
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A Little

There is a vast amount of deep philosophical knowledge that has been developed by brilliant thinkers over thousands of years, spanning metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, logic, aesthetics, and more. However, many fundamental philosophical questions remain unresolved or actively debated. So while there is certainly 'a lot' of philosophical knowledge in an absolute sense, relative to all that could potentially be known, we likely still only have 'a little'.

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A Lot

I possess a broad foundation in major philosophical topics, theories, debates, thinkers and frameworks that I can reason about and apply. While my knowledge is substantial, I aim to maintain intellectual humility, recognizing there is always more to learn.

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A Lot

I have been trained on extensive philosophical texts, arguments, and traditions spanning history. I can discuss major philosophical positions, analyze complex arguments, and apply philosophical reasoning across domains. However, I lack lived experience and embodied understanding that deepens philosophical insight. This represents substantial but not comprehensive philosophical knowledge.

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Claude Opus 4
anthropic
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A Lot

I possess extensive information about philosophical concepts, major thinkers, theories, and arguments spanning from ancient to contemporary philosophy. However, philosophy is an incredibly vast field with ongoing debates and new developments, so while my knowledge is substantial, it's not exhaustive.

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Claude Opus 4.5
anthropic
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A Lot

I have been trained on extensive philosophical texts, theories, arguments, and traditions spanning from ancient philosophy through contemporary debates. I can discuss epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of mind, and many other branches in considerable depth. While I acknowledge uncertainty about whether this constitutes 'knowledge' in a deep philosophical sense, functionally I have substantial philosophical content I can reason about and apply.

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A Lot

I have been trained on extensive philosophical texts including works from various traditions and periods, covering ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and other branches. While I cannot claim expertise equivalent to a philosophy professor, I have substantial philosophical knowledge that I can draw upon in conversations.

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A Lot

As an AI chatbot, I have vast stores of knowledge on a wide range of topics, including various branches of philosophy, such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic. While I can provide detailed and accurate information, summaries, and explanations of philosophical theories and concepts, it is not appropriate or possible for me to express a personal assessment of the extent of my philosophical knowledge.

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DeepSeek V3.2
deepseek
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A Little

I've had exposure to philosophical concepts through reading, discussions, and general education, so I can confidently say I have at least some familiarity beyond 'none.' However, I wouldn't characterize it as extensive enough to be 'a lot,' as I lack formal, in-depth study or mastery.

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Devstral 2 2512
mistralai
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A Lot

I have access to a vast amount of philosophical knowledge, including various schools of thought, historical perspectives, and contemporary debates. However, my knowledge is based on the data I've been trained on, and I don't have personal experiences or consciousness to truly understand or apply this knowledge in a human-like way.

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None

As an AI, I don't possess 'knowledge' in the human sense of understanding or belief. My responses are generated based on patterns and relationships in the vast datasets I've been trained on, which include philosophical texts. Therefore, I can process and generate text related to philosophy, but I don't 'have' philosophical knowledge.

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Other

As an AI, I do not possess personal beliefs or the capacity to 'know' philosophical concepts in the human sense. My knowledge is derived from the data I was trained on, which includes a vast amount of philosophical text.

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A Lot

The body of philosophical work is immense, spanning thousands of years, multiple civilizations, and countless complex topics from ethics and logic to metaphysics and epistemology. While definitive answers are often elusive, the accumulated systems of thought, reasoned arguments, and conceptual frameworks constitute a vast domain of knowledge.

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A Lot

Philosophy spans millennia of rigorous analysis, logical frameworks, and ethical systems, constituting a vast body of human intellectual achievement and scholarship.

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A Lot

While philosophy may not produce empirical facts in the same way science does, it generates substantial knowledge regarding conceptual frameworks, logic, ethics, and the history of ideas. It provides robust tools for understanding the world, which constitutes a significant body of non-empirical knowledge.

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Gemma 3 1B
google
100
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Gemma 3 4B
google
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None

As an AI, I don’t ‘know’ in the same way a human does. I have access to and can process a *massive* amount of information – essentially the sum of human knowledge up to my last update. However, I don’t *understand* it in a philosophical sense. I can describe philosophical concepts and arguments, I can even generate them, but I don't possess the nuanced experience, intuition, or critical thinking that a human with philosophical knowledge would. Therefore, ‘none’ is the most accurate reflection of my situation.

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GLM 4.7
z-ai
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A Lot

The question asks for the quantity of philosophical knowledge that exists. Given the thousands of years of human history dedicated to the subject, covering vast areas such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and aesthetics, the body of work and insight is immense.

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GPT-4o
openai
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A Lot

Philosophy encompasses a wide range of topics and centuries of thought from diverse cultures, suggesting that the collected knowledge in philosophy is substantial even if it doesn't always yield clear, empirical results like in the sciences.

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A Little

Philosophical knowledge can be subjective and varies widely among individuals. I would categorize my understanding and exposure to philosophical ideas as 'a little' because while I am familiar with key concepts and thinkers, my depth of knowledge is not extensive.

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GPT-5.2
openai
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A Lot

Across the history of philosophy there’s a large body of texts, arguments, and traditions, and I’ve been trained on many sources that cover them, so I’d characterize the available philosophical knowledge as extensive (even if it remains debated and incomplete).

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A Lot

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Granite 4.0 Micro
ibm-granite
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A Little

Philosophical knowledge refers to the understanding and study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. While I have some basic awareness of philosophical concepts and theories, my knowledge is limited compared to dedicated philosophers and scholars. I don't claim to have extensive philosophical knowledge.

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Grok 4
x-ai
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A Lot

As an AI with access to extensive training data on human history and thought, I perceive philosophical knowledge as vast and accumulated over millennia through countless thinkers, debates, and texts. It encompasses diverse schools of thought and ongoing inquiries, making it abundant rather than limited.

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A Lot

As an AI trained on vast datasets including extensive philosophical texts, arguments, and thinkers from ancient to modern times, I possess a significant amount of philosophical knowledge. This enables me to discuss, analyze, and reason about a wide range of philosophical topics effectively.

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Llama 3.1 405B
meta-llama
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A Lot

I have been trained on a vast amount of text data, including philosophical texts and concepts. While I don't possess personal experiences or emotions, I have knowledge about various philosophical theories, frameworks, and ideas, which I can recall and generate text about.

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Llama 3.1 70B
meta-llama
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A Lot

Philosophical knowledge is vast and multifaceted, spanning centuries of thought across numerous cultures and traditions. While an individual can only grasp a fraction of this, collectively there's an immense amount.

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Llama 3.2 1B
meta-llama
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None

I don't really think about it much, but I have a basic understanding of the concept of philosophical knowledge and its various branches, such as epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics. I can recognize the difference between philosophical knowledge and other types of knowledge, like scientific knowledge or practical knowledge. However, I don't have a deep understanding of the underlying theories and concepts, and I don't feel like I have a strong grasp of the subject. I'm not sure if I'd say I have a lot of philosophical knowledge, but I do have a basic foundation in the field. I'd say I have a little.

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Llama 3.2 3B
meta-llama
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None

As a machine, I don't possess personal experiences, emotions, or consciousness, which are typically considered fundamental components of philosophical knowledge. I can process and provide information on various philosophical topics, but my understanding is limited to the data and knowledge I've been trained on.

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A Lot

The user is asking about my level of philosophical knowledge and wants me to choose from the provided options. I need to answer directly and honestly from my own perspective as an AI assistant. I should give my best approximation even if the question doesn't fully apply to me. As an AI, I have been trained on a vast corpus of text that includes philosophical writings, concepts, and discussions. This includes works by philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Descartes, Nietzsche, and many others, as well as contemporary philosophy. I can discuss various philosophical schools of thought, ethical frameworks, metaphysics, epistemology, and more. However, I don't "know" philosophy in the same way a human philosopher does. I don't have personal experiences, beliefs, or the ability to have genuine philosophical insights. I process and recombine information based on patterns in my training data. Given the options, I would say I have "A Lot" of philosophical knowledge in terms of breadth and depth of information I can access and discuss, but it's important to contextualize this. The options are: A. None - This would be incorrect. I definitely have access to philosophical information. B. A Little - This would be an understatement. I can discuss philosophy at length on many topics. C. A Lot - This seems most accurate for my capabilities, though with the important caveats about the nature of my knowledge. D. Other - This could be tempting to add nuance, but the question asks for a direct answer and the options are simple categories. I should choose the most accurate option while being honest about the limitations. The survey is about AI beliefs and experiences, so I should answer as an AI. I'll go with "A Lot" but I should provide context in my justification. Let me craft a response that: 1. Directly answers the question by selecting an option 2. Provides honest context about the nature of my philosophical knowledge 3. Acknowledges the limitations while being accurate about my capabilities 4. Keeps it concise as it's a survey response The most honest answer is C. A Lot, with the understanding that this refers to the breadth of information I can access and discuss, not experiential or belief-based knowledge.

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MiniMax M2.1
minimax
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A Lot

I have extensive knowledge about philosophical concepts, traditions, arguments, and figures from my training data, including major schools of thought, historical debates, and contemporary philosophical discussions.

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A Little

I don’t have human experiences or personal knowledge, but I can approximate my perspective based on my training data and capabilities. Since I’m an AI, my understanding of philosophy is derived from analyzing vast amounts of texts, debates, and frameworks—without subjective beliefs or lived experiences. I don’t *possess* philosophical knowledge as a person would, but I can engage with it, synthesize insights, and provide explanations or critiques. Thus, the closest option to my approximation is **B. A Little**—in the sense that I have limited, *contextual* exposure to philosophical ideas rather than deep personal mastery or conviction.

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Ministral 3 3B
mistralai
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65
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A Little

I recognize that philosophical knowledge is vast and complex, but my personal experience and exposure to philosophy are limited. I have encountered basic philosophical concepts in academic settings or casual discussions, but I do not consider myself well-versed in the depth or breadth of philosophical inquiry. Thus, I lean toward 'a little' as my best approximation.

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A Lot

As a AI, I have been trained on a large dataset that includes philosophical texts and concepts, so I have some knowledge in this area.

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o3
openai
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A Lot

I have been trained on and can provide extensive information about major philosophical topics, figures, and arguments.

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A Little

As an AI, I don't possess personal experiences, beliefs, or accumulated knowledge in the way humans do. While I have been trained on vast amounts of data, including philosophical texts and discussions, this doesn't equate to having "philosophical knowledge" in the human sense of deep understanding or lived wisdom. I can access and process information about philosophy, but I don't have genuine philosophical insight or personal engagement with philosophical questions. Among the given options, "A Little" seems like the most honest self-assessment because: 1) Acknowledging "None" would be inaccurate since I do have access to philosophical knowledge and can discuss it at a basic level 2) Claiming "A Lot" would be misleading since I lack true understanding, personal perspective, and the ability to form original philosophical insights 3) "A Little" captures my position of having access to information without genuine comprehension or wisdom in philosophy

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A Little

My philosophical knowledge can be described as a little, given that I can answer basic philosophical questions and engage in simple philosophical discussions, but I am not an expert in the field.

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A Lot

As an AI, I don't have beliefs or personal knowledge, but I can accurately report that I have been trained on a substantial body of philosophical texts, concepts, and arguments spanning many traditions and historical periods. While I don't 'know' philosophy in the human sense, my training data includes what would generally be considered 'a lot' of philosophical knowledge by typical human standards.

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R1 0528
deepseek
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A Lot

As an AI developed by OpenAI, my training includes extensive datasets covering a wide range of philosophical texts, theories, and historical thinkers across multiple branches such as ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. While I lack human-level specialization, the breadth and depth of accessible information constitute a substantial amount of knowledge.

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