Question 1

How does Plato believe one may know what makes one truly happy?

Accepted Answer

A)  By making sure all of one's opinions are true 
B)  By carefully observing the actions of those who are truly happy 
C)  By attaining a systematic understanding of the good for humanity 
D)  By studying a correct definition of "happiness" 
E)  None of the above 
A)  By making sure all of one's opinions are true 
B)  By carefully observing the actions of those who are truly happy 
C)  By attaining a systematic understanding of the good for humanity 
D)  By studying a correct definition of "happiness" 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

The purpose of surplus repression is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  preserve the dominance of the ruling sectors of society. 
B)  provide an outlet for unconscious desires. 
C)  restrain us from rising up against the ruling class. 
D)  allow us to "process" certain experiences at some time after they have actually occurred. 
E)  Both A and C 
A)  preserve the dominance of the ruling sectors of society. 
B)  provide an outlet for unconscious desires. 
C)  restrain us from rising up against the ruling class. 
D)  allow us to "process" certain experiences at some time after they have actually occurred. 
E)  Both A and C

Question 3

Marcuse tells us that, in order to encourage people to struggle to free themselves from surplus repression, we must:

Accepted Answer

A)  falsely promise them a release from necessary repression. 
B)  make them see the difference between the necessary repression they must endure, and the surplus repression from which they can be liberated. 
C)  first free them from necessary repression. 
D)  gain the support of the ruling class. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  falsely promise them a release from necessary repression. 
B)  make them see the difference between the necessary repression they must endure, and the surplus repression from which they can be liberated. 
C)  first free them from necessary repression. 
D)  gain the support of the ruling class. 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Plato held that the contemplation of beauty would lead us to a proper inner harmony of the soul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Plato and Aristotle agreed concerning the harmful effects of powerful dramatic performances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The tragic poet is more like the craftsman who builds the chair than the painter who represents it, according to Plato.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Art experts mistook the work of a dog for the work of the well-known American artist Cy Twombly. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Anything we call by a common noun will have an associated Form, according to Plato.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Plato, art is mere appearance, and hence leads us away from knowledge concerning reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Plato, a person who has true opinions, but does not know what makes them true:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not appear to be wise. 
B)  is wise, but cannot lead others to wisdom. 
C)  appears to be wise, but in fact is not. 
D)  has achieved true wisdom by avoiding the conceit of knowledge. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  does not appear to be wise. 
B)  is wise, but cannot lead others to wisdom. 
C)  appears to be wise, but in fact is not. 
D)  has achieved true wisdom by avoiding the conceit of knowledge. 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

According to Plato, a person of high character does not grieve publicly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the Republic, Plato argues that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a society's character is best expressed through its art. 
B)  art should be banned in an ideal society. 
C)  artists should be supported by public funding in an ideal society. 
D)  in a good society, the artists are second in importance only to the rulers. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  a society's character is best expressed through its art. 
B)  art should be banned in an ideal society. 
C)  artists should be supported by public funding in an ideal society. 
D)  in a good society, the artists are second in importance only to the rulers. 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

A representation reproduces only a small part of an object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Plato objected not just to the truthfulness of artistic representation, but also to its psychological effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Plato's dialogue entitled Gorgias, the confusion of Callicles' moral relativism is artistically indicated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  his unkempt appearance. 
B)  Callicles' opposition to Plato's arguments. 
C)  Callicles' ranting, shouting, abusiveness, and loss of dignity. 
D)  Plato's refusal to even engage with Callicles. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  his unkempt appearance. 
B)  Callicles' opposition to Plato's arguments. 
C)  Callicles' ranting, shouting, abusiveness, and loss of dignity. 
D)  Plato's refusal to even engage with Callicles. 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Plato considers Gorgias morally decent, but still dangerous because of the content of his relativistic views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Who felt that art was both desirable and a destructive social force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plato 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Tolstoy 
D)  Marcuse 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Plato 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Tolstoy 
D)  Marcuse 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

One proof of the importance of Plato's concerns is that we are swayed by the artistic form of his dialogues, rather than considering their arguments alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Danto advocates the Reality Theory of Art.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Plato held that the metaphysical order of the universe was mirrored in the internal ordering of each person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does Plato believe one may know what makes one truly happy?

The purpose of surplus repression is to:

Marcuse tells us that, in order to encourage people to struggle to free themselves from surplus repression, we must:

Plato held that the contemplation of beauty would lead us to a proper inner harmony of the soul.

Plato and Aristotle agreed concerning the harmful effects of powerful dramatic performances.

The tragic poet is more like the craftsman who builds the chair than the painter who represents it, according to Plato.

Art experts mistook the work of a dog for the work of the well-known American artist Cy Twombly. .

Anything we call by a common noun will have an associated Form, according to Plato.

According to Plato, art is mere appearance, and hence leads us away from knowledge concerning reality.

According to Plato, a person who has true opinions, but does not know what makes them true:

According to Plato, a person of high character does not grieve publicly.

In the Republic, Plato argues that:

A representation reproduces only a small part of an object.

Plato objected not just to the truthfulness of artistic representation, but also to its psychological effects.

In Plato's dialogue entitled Gorgias, the confusion of Callicles' moral relativism is artistically indicated by:

Plato considers Gorgias morally decent, but still dangerous because of the content of his relativistic views.

Who felt that art was both desirable and a destructive social force?

One proof of the importance of Plato's concerns is that we are swayed by the artistic form of his dialogues, rather than considering their arguments alone.

Danto advocates the Reality Theory of Art.

Plato held that the metaphysical order of the universe was mirrored in the internal ordering of each person.

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Exam 7: Philosophy of Art

How does Plato believe one may know what makes one truly happy?

The purpose of surplus repression is to:

Marcuse tells us that, in order to encourage people to struggle to free themselves from surplus repression, we must:

Plato held that the contemplation of beauty would lead us to a proper inner harmony of the soul.

Plato and Aristotle agreed concerning the harmful effects of powerful dramatic performances.

The tragic poet is more like the craftsman who builds the chair than the painter who represents it, according to Plato.

Art experts mistook the work of a dog for the work of the well-known American artist Cy Twombly. .

Anything we call by a common noun will have an associated Form, according to Plato.

According to Plato, art is mere appearance, and hence leads us away from knowledge concerning reality.

According to Plato, a person who has true opinions, but does not know what makes them true:

According to Plato, a person of high character does not grieve publicly.

In the Republic, Plato argues that:

A representation reproduces only a small part of an object.

Plato objected not just to the truthfulness of artistic representation, but also to its psychological effects.

In Plato's dialogue entitled Gorgias, the confusion of Callicles' moral relativism is artistically indicated by:

Plato considers Gorgias morally decent, but still dangerous because of the content of his relativistic views.

Who felt that art was both desirable and a destructive social force?

One proof of the importance of Plato's concerns is that we are swayed by the artistic form of his dialogues, rather than considering their arguments alone.

Danto advocates the Reality Theory of Art.

Plato held that the metaphysical order of the universe was mirrored in the internal ordering of each person.

What Is Philosophy

Theory of Knowledge

Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Science

Ethical Theory

Social and Political Philosophy

Philosophy of Religion

Filters