Question 1

A meaningful life, according to Wolf, must have

Accepted Answer

A)  Active engagement. 
B)  Pleasure. 
C)  Worthwhile projects. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  Active engagement. 
B)  Pleasure. 
C)  Worthwhile projects. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 2

Epictetus claims that some things are inherently evil and should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why does Frankfurt think that artistic creation, such as the production of paintings and novels, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt argues that the importance of

Question 4

The character of Alvy Singer in the film Annie Hall refuses to do his homework because

Accepted Answer

A)  He thinks the world is about to end. 
B)  He no longer believes in God. 
C)  The universe is expanding and will eventually break apart. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  He thinks the world is about to end. 
B)  He no longer believes in God. 
C)  The universe is expanding and will eventually break apart. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

A criticism of Taylor, for Vitrano, is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone could enjoy life. 
B)  Someone could enjoy life yet still not lead a morally worthwhile life. 
C)  We cannot generalize from a single instance to all of humanity. 
D)  People care too much about the welfare of others. 
A)  Someone could enjoy life. 
B)  Someone could enjoy life yet still not lead a morally worthwhile life. 
C)  We cannot generalize from a single instance to all of humanity. 
D)  People care too much about the welfare of others.

Question 6

Scheffler argues that in some respects the survival of humanity matters more to us than our own survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Socrates claims that to postpone death would be to cling to life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What does Epicurus mean by pleasure? Why does he think that freedom from desire is a great good?

Accepted Answer

Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher,

Question 9

Pleasure, according to Epicurus, is freedom from pain and fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Scheffler claims that in the face of the imminent destruction of humanity even activities that provide personal comfort and pleasure would no longer seem worthwhile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If someone is satisfied with life, they are living a morally worthy life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Epicurus, the source of unhappiness is

Accepted Answer

A)  The judgment of others. 
B)  One's own judgment. 
C)  Nature. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  The judgment of others. 
B)  One's own judgment. 
C)  Nature. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 13

Wolf claims that life is meaningless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Taylor claims that the philosopher seeks the

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective meaning in life. 
B)  Objective meaning in life. 
C)  Will of the agent. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Subjective meaning in life. 
B)  Objective meaning in life. 
C)  Will of the agent. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

Socrates claims that he will not stay with his body after death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare a time in your life when you considered your life to be meaningful and a time when you felt it was not, or was less so. What differences can you see?

Accepted Answer

A time in my life when I considered my l

Question 17

Wolf claims that __________ will, over time, bring back the meaning and value to many activities we initially thought the doomsday scenario would undermine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious faith. 
B)  Reason. 
C)  Love for friends and family. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Religious faith. 
B)  Reason. 
C)  Love for friends and family. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 18

Provide an example of a meaningful life, on Wolf's view. Explain why it is meaningful. Then provide an example of a meaningless life, on Wolf's view, and explain why it is meaningless.

Accepted Answer

An example of a meaningful life, accordi

Question 19

Why does Frankfurt think that medical research, such as the search for a cure for cancer, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt believes that the importance o

Question 20

According to Frankfurt, the value of some of the things that matter to us most would very likely __________ if we lost confidence in the existence of the afterlife.

Accepted Answer

A)  Remain completely unchanged. 
B)  Be completely lost. 
C)  Be increased. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Remain completely unchanged. 
B)  Be completely lost. 
C)  Be increased. 
D)  None of the above.

A meaningful life, according to Wolf, must have

Epictetus claims that some things are inherently evil and should be avoided.

Why does Frankfurt think that artistic creation, such as the production of paintings and novels, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

The character of Alvy Singer in the film Annie Hall refuses to do his homework because

A criticism of Taylor, for Vitrano, is that

Scheffler argues that in some respects the survival of humanity matters more to us than our own survival.

Socrates claims that to postpone death would be to cling to life.

What does Epicurus mean by pleasure? Why does he think that freedom from desire is a great good?

Pleasure, according to Epicurus, is freedom from pain and fear.

Scheffler claims that in the face of the imminent destruction of humanity even activities that provide personal comfort and pleasure would no longer seem worthwhile.

If someone is satisfied with life, they are living a morally worthy life.

According to Epicurus, the source of unhappiness is

Wolf claims that life is meaningless.

Taylor claims that the philosopher seeks the

Socrates claims that he will not stay with his body after death.

Compare a time in your life when you considered your life to be meaningful and a time when you felt it was not, or was less so. What differences can you see?

Wolf claims that __________ will, over time, bring back the meaning and value to many activities we initially thought the doomsday scenario would undermine.

Provide an example of a meaningful life, on Wolf's view. Explain why it is meaningful. Then provide an example of a meaningless life, on Wolf's view, and explain why it is meaningless.

Why does Frankfurt think that medical research, such as the search for a cure for cancer, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

According to Frankfurt, the value of some of the things that matter to us most would very likely __________ if we lost confidence in the existence of the afterlife.

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Exam 13: The Meaning of Life

A meaningful life, according to Wolf, must have

Epictetus claims that some things are inherently evil and should be avoided.

Why does Frankfurt think that artistic creation, such as the production of paintings and novels, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

The character of Alvy Singer in the film Annie Hall refuses to do his homework because

A criticism of Taylor, for Vitrano, is that

Scheffler argues that in some respects the survival of humanity matters more to us than our own survival.

Socrates claims that to postpone death would be to cling to life.

What does Epicurus mean by pleasure? Why does he think that freedom from desire is a great good?

Pleasure, according to Epicurus, is freedom from pain and fear.

Scheffler claims that in the face of the imminent destruction of humanity even activities that provide personal comfort and pleasure would no longer seem worthwhile.

If someone is satisfied with life, they are living a morally worthy life.

According to Epicurus, the source of unhappiness is

Wolf claims that life is meaningless.

Taylor claims that the philosopher seeks the

Socrates claims that he will not stay with his body after death.

Compare a time in your life when you considered your life to be meaningful and a time when you felt it was not, or was less so. What differences can you see?

Wolf claims that __________ will, over time, bring back the meaning and value to many activities we initially thought the doomsday scenario would undermine.

Provide an example of a meaningful life, on Wolf's view. Explain why it is meaningful. Then provide an example of a meaningless life, on Wolf's view, and explain why it is meaningless.

Why does Frankfurt think that medical research, such as the search for a cure for cancer, would not lose its importance if we did not believe in the afterlife? Are you convinced by his reasoning? Why or why not?

According to Frankfurt, the value of some of the things that matter to us most would very likely __________ if we lost confidence in the existence of the afterlife.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

Asian Outlooks

Filters