Question 1

Which of the following is a criticism the physicalist makes of dualism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dualist cannot adequately explain where mind-body interaction takes place. 
B)  The dualist cannot explain how mind-body interaction takes place. 
C)  Dualism violates the principle of the conservation of energy. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The dualist cannot adequately explain where mind-body interaction takes place. 
B)  The dualist cannot explain how mind-body interaction takes place. 
C)  Dualism violates the principle of the conservation of energy. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

The principle of Ockham's razor says that we should

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate unnecessary entities in our theories. 
B)  shave off all beliefs that will not lead to the improvement of our soul. 
C)  make our definitions as sharp and precise as possible. 
D)  divide mental events and physical events into two separate categories. 
A)  eliminate unnecessary entities in our theories. 
B)  shave off all beliefs that will not lead to the improvement of our soul. 
C)  make our definitions as sharp and precise as possible. 
D)  divide mental events and physical events into two separate categories.

Question 3

The compatibilist claims that we are not 100% determined in our behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Jeffrey Olen's essay,the identity theorist claims that pain is

Accepted Answer

A)  identical to a particular kind of brain event. 
B)  identical to a kind of nonphysical object. 
C)  identical to a kind of nonphysical event. 
D)  a mysterious phenomenon which cannot be explained by any of the philosophies of mind. 
A)  identical to a particular kind of brain event. 
B)  identical to a kind of nonphysical object. 
C)  identical to a kind of nonphysical event. 
D)  a mysterious phenomenon which cannot be explained by any of the philosophies of mind.

Question 5

The libertarian and the compatibilist both believe that

Accepted Answer

A)  universal causation is true. 
B)  we have metaphysical freedom. 
C)  we have moral responsibility. 
D)  we can be determined and free. 
A)  universal causation is true. 
B)  we have metaphysical freedom. 
C)  we have moral responsibility. 
D)  we can be determined and free.

Question 6

Sartre uses the term "bad faith" to refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of religious belief. 
B)  our attempt to deny our freedom and responsibility for who we are. 
C)  the circumstances of our lives that govern how we act. 
D)  our failure to accept what is inevitable and meant to be. 
A)  a lack of religious belief. 
B)  our attempt to deny our freedom and responsibility for who we are. 
C)  the circumstances of our lives that govern how we act. 
D)  our failure to accept what is inevitable and meant to be.

Question 7

The strong AI thesis claims that it is possible for a computer to have cognitive states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a criticism the hard determinist would make of the libertarian?

Accepted Answer

A)  The libertarian believes in the absurd position of incompatibilism. 
B)  Libertarianism is in conflict with the scientific view of the world. 
C)  The libertarian believes in the problematic universal causation thesis. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The libertarian believes in the absurd position of incompatibilism. 
B)  Libertarianism is in conflict with the scientific view of the world. 
C)  The libertarian believes in the problematic universal causation thesis. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The significance of the account about Phineas Gage was that

Accepted Answer

A)  he had extra-sensory perception that could not be explained by science. 
B)  changes in his body produced no changes in his mental life. 
C)  his mind was able to overcome the limitations of his body. 
D)  damage to his brain caused a change to his personality. 
A)  he had extra-sensory perception that could not be explained by science. 
B)  changes in his body produced no changes in his mental life. 
C)  his mind was able to overcome the limitations of his body. 
D)  damage to his brain caused a change to his personality.

Question 10

Your text said that fundamental reality is that upon which everything else depends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

René Descartes believed that someday machines would become intelligent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Descartes believed that the mind and body interact in the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All determinists believe that everything that happens in the world is the result of a benevolent,purposeful plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Richard Taylor's agency theory is a form of libertarianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

René Descartes's version of dualism is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminativism. 
B)  physicalism. 
C)  interactionism. 
D)  idealism. 
A)  eliminativism. 
B)  physicalism. 
C)  interactionism. 
D)  idealism.

Question 16

The libertarian would agree with the compatibilist on the definition of "free actions."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To be a libertarian,one must deny that human actions are ever the result of previous causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the similarities between identity theory and eliminativism? How do they differ?

Accepted Answer

Identity theory and eliminativism are bo

Question 19

What is the strong AI thesis? How does it differ from the weak AI thesis? What was Descartes's view of the strong AI thesis? What was his argument for this view? What is Marvin Minsky's evaluation of the strong AI thesis?

Accepted Answer

The strong AI thesis is the belief that

Question 20

The area of metaphysics that asks the question "What is most fundamentally real?" is called

Accepted Answer

A)  epistemology. 
B)  metaphysical realism. 
C)  ontology. 
D)  philosophy of science. 
A)  epistemology. 
B)  metaphysical realism. 
C)  ontology. 
D)  philosophy of science.

Which of the following is a criticism the physicalist makes of dualism?

The principle of Ockham's razor says that we should

The compatibilist claims that we are not 100% determined in our behavior.

According to Jeffrey Olen's essay,the identity theorist claims that pain is

The libertarian and the compatibilist both believe that

Sartre uses the term "bad faith" to refer to

The strong AI thesis claims that it is possible for a computer to have cognitive states.

Which of the following is a criticism the hard determinist would make of the libertarian?

The significance of the account about Phineas Gage was that

Your text said that fundamental reality is that upon which everything else depends.

René Descartes believed that someday machines would become intelligent.

Descartes believed that the mind and body interact in the pineal gland.

All determinists believe that everything that happens in the world is the result of a benevolent,purposeful plan.

Richard Taylor's agency theory is a form of libertarianism.

René Descartes's version of dualism is known as

The libertarian would agree with the compatibilist on the definition of "free actions."

To be a libertarian,one must deny that human actions are ever the result of previous causes.

What are the similarities between identity theory and eliminativism? How do they differ?

What is the strong AI thesis? How does it differ from the weak AI thesis? What was Descartes's view of the strong AI thesis? What was his argument for this view? What is Marvin Minsky's evaluation of the strong AI thesis?

The area of metaphysics that asks the question "What is most fundamentally real?" is called

Introduction To The Philosophical Journey

The Search For Knowledge

The Search for God

The Search for Ethical Values

The Search for the Just Society

Philosophy and the Meaning of Life

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Exam 2: The Search for Ultimate Reality

Which of the following is a criticism the physicalist makes of dualism?

The principle of Ockham's razor says that we should

The compatibilist claims that we are not 100% determined in our behavior.

According to Jeffrey Olen's essay,the identity theorist claims that pain is

The libertarian and the compatibilist both believe that

Sartre uses the term "bad faith" to refer to

The strong AI thesis claims that it is possible for a computer to have cognitive states.

Which of the following is a criticism the hard determinist would make of the libertarian?

The significance of the account about Phineas Gage was that

Your text said that fundamental reality is that upon which everything else depends.

René Descartes believed that someday machines would become intelligent.

Descartes believed that the mind and body interact in the pineal gland.

All determinists believe that everything that happens in the world is the result of a benevolent,purposeful plan.

Richard Taylor's agency theory is a form of libertarianism.

René Descartes's version of dualism is known as

The libertarian would agree with the compatibilist on the definition of "free actions."

To be a libertarian,one must deny that human actions are ever the result of previous causes.

What are the similarities between identity theory and eliminativism? How do they differ?

What is the strong AI thesis? How does it differ from the weak AI thesis? What was Descartes's view of the strong AI thesis? What was his argument for this view? What is Marvin Minsky's evaluation of the strong AI thesis?

The area of metaphysics that asks the question "What is most fundamentally real?" is called

Introduction To The Philosophical Journey

The Search For Knowledge

The Search for God

The Search for Ethical Values

The Search for the Just Society

Philosophy and the Meaning of Life

Filters