Question 1

Dewey claims that the central democratic notion is that individual participation is necessary for social welfare and individual development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hook claims that the failure of colleges to develop intellectually sophisticated and mature students is intellectually reprehensible but not socially dangerous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Is King's distinction between just and unjust laws essentially based on his religious views? Or could the distinction be made in secular terms? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr.'s distinction bet

Question 4

One of the essentials of a liberal education, according to Hook, is the study of formal logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Marx claims that private property

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a result of contracts. 
B)  Is the origin of alienated labor. 
C)  Is the result of alienated labor. 
D)  Is a fiction. 
A)  Is a result of contracts. 
B)  Is the origin of alienated labor. 
C)  Is the result of alienated labor. 
D)  Is a fiction.

Question 6

Mill argues that we should never suppress an opinion we believe to be false because

Accepted Answer

A)  The opinion may possibly be true. 
B)  To do so is to assume our own infallibility. 
C)  The opinion may not be entirely false, but contain a portion of the truth. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The opinion may possibly be true. 
B)  To do so is to assume our own infallibility. 
C)  The opinion may not be entirely false, but contain a portion of the truth. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

What are King's complaints about the "white moderate"? Do you find them forceful? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Ma

Question 8

Why does Marx view private property so negatively? Is there any way to defend private property from Marx's criticism? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Marx views private property negatively b

Question 9

The character of Jacob Marley, from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, is an example of a good citizen according to Nussbaum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Do you think that you have an obligation to obey the laws of your country? Explain.

Accepted Answer

As a responsible citizen, I believe that

Question 11

Marx claims that in a capitalist society the product of labor belongs to

Accepted Answer

A)  The workers. 
B)  The owners. 
C)  Both workers and owners. 
D)  Neither workers nor owners. 
A)  The workers. 
B)  The owners. 
C)  Both workers and owners. 
D)  Neither workers nor owners.

Question 12

Nussbaum argues that learning facts and reasoning techniques is enough to become a good global citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mill uses the term "dead dogma" to refer to opinions that

Accepted Answer

A)  Have died out and are no longer held. 
B)  Very few people hold and are on the verge of dying out. 
C)  Have no effect on a person's conduct and character. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Have died out and are no longer held. 
B)  Very few people hold and are on the verge of dying out. 
C)  Have no effect on a person's conduct and character. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 14

Dewey claims that the basic democratic freedom is freedom of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Nussbaum, why does education need to be different in today's world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students need to learn critical thinking now. 
B)  Students need to focus on technical and vocational education. 
C)  Many employers now require politically correct awareness. 
D)  Many pressing problems now require cross-cultural understanding. 
A)  Students need to learn critical thinking now. 
B)  Students need to focus on technical and vocational education. 
C)  Many employers now require politically correct awareness. 
D)  Many pressing problems now require cross-cultural understanding.

Question 16

Mill claims that the sole purpose for which society is justified in forcing an individual to do something against his or her will is

Accepted Answer

A)  To make that individual happier. 
B)  To prevent that individual from harming him- or herself. 
C)  To prevent that individual from harming others. 
D)  To prevent that individual from holding false opinions. 
A)  To make that individual happier. 
B)  To prevent that individual from harming him- or herself. 
C)  To prevent that individual from harming others. 
D)  To prevent that individual from holding false opinions.

Question 17

Socrates refuse to escape from prison because to do so would

Accepted Answer

A)  Bring disgrace upon himself. 
B)  Break a just agreement. 
C)  Displease the gods. 
D)  Dishonor his family and friends. 
A)  Bring disgrace upon himself. 
B)  Break a just agreement. 
C)  Displease the gods. 
D)  Dishonor his family and friends.

Question 18

According to Marx, private property is the source of alienated labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is an "examined life"? What abilities are required for living an examined life?

Accepted Answer

The concept of an "examined life" comes

Question 20

Hook claims that the study of a foreign language is important for understanding one's own emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Dewey claims that the central democratic notion is that individual participation is necessary for social welfare and individual development.

Hook claims that the failure of colleges to develop intellectually sophisticated and mature students is intellectually reprehensible but not socially dangerous.

Is King's distinction between just and unjust laws essentially based on his religious views? Or could the distinction be made in secular terms? Explain.

One of the essentials of a liberal education, according to Hook, is the study of formal logic.

Marx claims that private property

Mill argues that we should never suppress an opinion we believe to be false because

What are King's complaints about the "white moderate"? Do you find them forceful? Explain.

Why does Marx view private property so negatively? Is there any way to defend private property from Marx's criticism? Why or why not?

The character of Jacob Marley, from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, is an example of a good citizen according to Nussbaum.

Do you think that you have an obligation to obey the laws of your country? Explain.

Marx claims that in a capitalist society the product of labor belongs to

Nussbaum argues that learning facts and reasoning techniques is enough to become a good global citizen.

Mill uses the term "dead dogma" to refer to opinions that

Dewey claims that the basic democratic freedom is freedom of action.

According to Nussbaum, why does education need to be different in today's world?

Mill claims that the sole purpose for which society is justified in forcing an individual to do something against his or her will is

Socrates refuse to escape from prison because to do so would

According to Marx, private property is the source of alienated labor.

What is an "examined life"? What abilities are required for living an examined life?

Hook claims that the study of a foreign language is important for understanding one's own emotions.

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Dewey claims that the central democratic notion is that individual participation is necessary for social welfare and individual development.

Hook claims that the failure of colleges to develop intellectually sophisticated and mature students is intellectually reprehensible but not socially dangerous.

Is King's distinction between just and unjust laws essentially based on his religious views? Or could the distinction be made in secular terms? Explain.

One of the essentials of a liberal education, according to Hook, is the study of formal logic.

Marx claims that private property

Mill argues that we should never suppress an opinion we believe to be false because

What are King's complaints about the "white moderate"? Do you find them forceful? Explain.

Why does Marx view private property so negatively? Is there any way to defend private property from Marx's criticism? Why or why not?

The character of Jacob Marley, from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, is an example of a good citizen according to Nussbaum.

Do you think that you have an obligation to obey the laws of your country? Explain.

Marx claims that in a capitalist society the product of labor belongs to

Nussbaum argues that learning facts and reasoning techniques is enough to become a good global citizen.

Mill uses the term "dead dogma" to refer to opinions that

Dewey claims that the basic democratic freedom is freedom of action.

According to Nussbaum, why does education need to be different in today's world?

Mill claims that the sole purpose for which society is justified in forcing an individual to do something against his or her will is

Socrates refuse to escape from prison because to do so would

According to Marx, private property is the source of alienated labor.

What is an "examined life"? What abilities are required for living an examined life?

Hook claims that the study of a foreign language is important for understanding one's own emotions.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters