Question 1

The British Empiricists thought philosophers ought to study the way in which we know things, rather than what we know.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Socrates lived to the ripe old age of 70 before his execution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Heidegger appears to argue that the Holocaust and mechanized agriculture are on the same moral plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Socrates believes the role of a teacher is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  pass on the truth to students. 
B)  ask probing questions 
C)  demonstrate the true principles of thought and action. 
D)  discover students' strengths and weaknesses. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  pass on the truth to students. 
B)  ask probing questions 
C)  demonstrate the true principles of thought and action. 
D)  discover students' strengths and weaknesses. 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

When we say a philosophical view is "rational," we mean it is not founded upon untested assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Marcus Aurelius introduced and defended an early version of chaos theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lucretius cites the fact that a ring worn on the finger grows thinner over the years as evidence for his claim that:

Accepted Answer

A)  all things grow smaller over time. 
B)  material objects are only temporary, not eternal. 
C)  the universe is composed of what we would call atoms. 
D)  physical reality is really an illusion. 
E)  not everything can be explained by an appeal to natural processes. 
A)  all things grow smaller over time. 
B)  material objects are only temporary, not eternal. 
C)  the universe is composed of what we would call atoms. 
D)  physical reality is really an illusion. 
E)  not everything can be explained by an appeal to natural processes.

Question 8

What is the Socratic Method?

Accepted Answer

A)  A technique of probing questions 
B)  The study of the order of the world 
C)  A norm in accordance with which the universe has been created 
D)  The theory that human knowledge comes from the five senses 
E)  The constant repetition of negative judgments by white people 
A)  A technique of probing questions 
B)  The study of the order of the world 
C)  A norm in accordance with which the universe has been created 
D)  The theory that human knowledge comes from the five senses 
E)  The constant repetition of negative judgments by white people

Question 9

Heidegger's experiences with Nazism and anti-Semitism did not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  deleting references to Husserl from later editions of his books. 
B)  defending his views on grounds of academic freedom. 
C)  addressing a Nazi rally. 
D)  enforcing anti-Jewish regulations at the university. 
E)  praising Hitler in public forums. 
A)  deleting references to Husserl from later editions of his books. 
B)  defending his views on grounds of academic freedom. 
C)  addressing a Nazi rally. 
D)  enforcing anti-Jewish regulations at the university. 
E)  praising Hitler in public forums.

Question 10

According to the author, an authentic African-American philosophy cannot exist in American universities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A surprisingly modern belief of Lucretius is that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  proper study of philosophy is the nature of man. 
B)  diversity of species can be explained by natural selection. 
C)  earth revolves around the sun. 
D)  world is made up of tiny, unseen bodies. 
E)  stars are actually other suns at a great distance. 
A)  proper study of philosophy is the nature of man. 
B)  diversity of species can be explained by natural selection. 
C)  earth revolves around the sun. 
D)  world is made up of tiny, unseen bodies. 
E)  stars are actually other suns at a great distance.

Question 12

When the author states that philosophy ought to be rational, he means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the British Empiricists were wrong. 
B)  philosophers should be able to give reasons, evidence, and arguments for their beliefs. 
C)  philosophical principles ought to apply to everyone everywhere. 
D)  philosophers ought not be influenced by their non-philosophical views. 
E)  philosophy ought to be treated like another branch of science. 
A)  the British Empiricists were wrong. 
B)  philosophers should be able to give reasons, evidence, and arguments for their beliefs. 
C)  philosophical principles ought to apply to everyone everywhere. 
D)  philosophers ought not be influenced by their non-philosophical views. 
E)  philosophy ought to be treated like another branch of science.

Question 13

One of Thales' philosophical positions was that everything is made of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fire. 
B)  water. 
C)  air. 
D)  earth. 
E)  energy. 
A)  fire. 
B)  water. 
C)  air. 
D)  earth. 
E)  energy.

Question 14

Plato was sentenced to death by a jury of Athenian citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The philosophical notion of "natural law" has its origins in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the atomist ideas of Lucretius. 
B)  Anaximander's cosmological theories. 
C)  the Socratic Dialogues. 
D)  Christian theological writings. 
E)  the Stoic doctrine of logos. 
A)  the atomist ideas of Lucretius. 
B)  Anaximander's cosmological theories. 
C)  the Socratic Dialogues. 
D)  Christian theological writings. 
E)  the Stoic doctrine of logos.

Question 16

Natural Law is not rational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The British Empiricists thought philosophers ought to study the way in which we know things, rather than what we know.

Socrates lived to the ripe old age of 70 before his execution.

Heidegger appears to argue that the Holocaust and mechanized agriculture are on the same moral plane.

Socrates believes the role of a teacher is to:

When we say a philosophical view is "rational," we mean it is not founded upon untested assumptions.

Marcus Aurelius introduced and defended an early version of chaos theory.

Lucretius cites the fact that a ring worn on the finger grows thinner over the years as evidence for his claim that:

What is the Socratic Method?

Heidegger's experiences with Nazism and anti-Semitism did not include:

According to the author, an authentic African-American philosophy cannot exist in American universities.

A surprisingly modern belief of Lucretius is that the:

When the author states that philosophy ought to be rational, he means that:

One of Thales' philosophical positions was that everything is made of:

Plato was sentenced to death by a jury of Athenian citizens.

The philosophical notion of "natural law" has its origins in:

Natural Law is not rational.

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Exam 1: What Is Philosophy

The British Empiricists thought philosophers ought to study the way in which we know things, rather than what we know.

Socrates lived to the ripe old age of 70 before his execution.

Heidegger appears to argue that the Holocaust and mechanized agriculture are on the same moral plane.

Socrates believes the role of a teacher is to:

When we say a philosophical view is "rational," we mean it is not founded upon untested assumptions.

Marcus Aurelius introduced and defended an early version of chaos theory.

Lucretius cites the fact that a ring worn on the finger grows thinner over the years as evidence for his claim that:

What is the Socratic Method?

Heidegger's experiences with Nazism and anti-Semitism did not include:

According to the author, an authentic African-American philosophy cannot exist in American universities.

A surprisingly modern belief of Lucretius is that the:

When the author states that philosophy ought to be rational, he means that:

One of Thales' philosophical positions was that everything is made of:

Plato was sentenced to death by a jury of Athenian citizens.

The philosophical notion of "natural law" has its origins in:

Natural Law is not rational.

Theory of Knowledge

Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Science

Ethical Theory

Social and Political Philosophy

Philosophy of Art

Philosophy of Religion

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