Question 1

Monotheism is the belief that there are many gods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Philosophy is not hard work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the advantages of Socratic questions¾and what might its dangers be?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of Socratic questions are that they encourage critical thinking, promote deeper understanding, and help individuals to explore their own beliefs and assumptions. By asking open-ended questions that challenge assumptions and encourage reflection, Socratic questioning can lead to more thoughtful and well-reasoned conclusions. It can also help individuals to develop their communication and reasoning skills.

However, the dangers of Socratic questioning lie in the potential for it to be used manipulatively or in a way that undermines the confidence or self-esteem of the person being questioned. If not used carefully, Socratic questioning can come across as confrontational or intimidating, leading to defensiveness rather than open-minded exploration. Additionally, if the person asking the Socratic questions is not genuinely interested in understanding the other person's perspective, it can lead to a breakdown in communication and trust.

Overall, while Socratic questioning can be a powerful tool for promoting critical thinking and self-discovery, it must be used with sensitivity and respect for the perspectives of others in order to avoid its potential dangers.

Question 4

According to whom does philosophical knowledge free us from the cycle of birth, suffering, death, and rebirth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plato
B)   Aristotle
C)   Krishna
D)   Buddha

Question 5

Socrates held that the gods agreed on what is holy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When people talk about getting along, then generally mean satisfying their maintenance needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The belief that there is just one God is

Accepted Answer

A)   Pantheism
B)   Agnosticism
C)   Monotheism
D)   Heresy

Question 8

Moulton and Lloyd claim that philosophy is a male activity with a male bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some people believe that the term "philosophy" is only a verb, while others hold that it could function as a noun, as well. What is your view, and why do you hold it?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some people believe that the term "philosophy"...

Question 10

Socrates claimed that he had a(n) ____________________ to obey the law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Socrates claimed that he had a(n) ____________________...

Question 11

____________________ is the study of the most general characteristics of reality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the study of the most...

Question 12

Plato tells the Myth of the Cave in the Republic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The idea of karma can combine

Accepted Answer

A)   Rightness and wrongness
B)   Determinism and freedom
C)   The whole and the part
D)   Life and death

Question 14

Holbach was a determinist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Harry Browne's view that morality is a sham because humans always try to satisfy themselves is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Harry Browne's view that morality is a...

Question 16

Crito was unwilling to help Socrates escape from jail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ is the study of morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the study of morality....

Question 18

____________________ means "the study of knowledge".

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means "the study of knowledge"....

Question 19

The freedom of being able to decide for yourself what you will believe is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The freedom of being able to decide...

Question 20

Who wrote of the Myth of the Cave?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plato
B)   Aristotle
C)   Gyges
D)   Epicurus

Exam 1: The Nature of Philosophy

Monotheism is the belief that there are many gods.

Philosophy is not hard work.

What are the advantages of Socratic questions¾and what might its dangers be?

According to whom does philosophical knowledge free us from the cycle of birth, suffering, death, and rebirth?

Socrates held that the gods agreed on what is holy.

When people talk about getting along, then generally mean satisfying their maintenance needs.

The belief that there is just one God is

Moulton and Lloyd claim that philosophy is a male activity with a male bias.

Some people believe that the term "philosophy" is only a verb, while others hold that it could function as a noun, as well. What is your view, and why do you hold it?

Socrates claimed that he had a(n) ____________________ to obey the law.

____________________ is the study of the most general characteristics of reality.

Plato tells the Myth of the Cave in the Republic.

The idea of karma can combine

Holbach was a determinist.

Harry Browne's view that morality is a sham because humans always try to satisfy themselves is called ____________________.

Crito was unwilling to help Socrates escape from jail.

____________________ is the study of morality.

____________________ means "the study of knowledge".

The freedom of being able to decide for yourself what you will believe is called ____________________.

Who wrote of the Myth of the Cave?