Question 1

Hobbes believed that humans were altruistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An argument that is both valid and has true premises is called a(n)____ argument.

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive 
B)  rational 
C)  sound 
D)  reasonable

Question 3

Descartes' view of human nature says that humans are ____________________ minds with ____________________ bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Descartes' view of human nature says that...

Question 4

The philosophical view that human beings act only out of self-interest is called

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection 
B)  psychological egoism 
C)  altruism 
D)  existentialism

Question 5

Do you think that humans have a different moral status than other animals? Why? If your view is that they have certain properties that other animals lack,do all humans have these properties? If not,do those that lack them lack the moral status that you ascribe to humans? If your view is that humans matter morally because they are human¾why does being human count for so much?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do you think that humans have a...

Question 6

By "soul" Plato meant "inner self".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ says there is no universal human nature,no rational human nature,no purpose for human nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  Jean-Paul Sartre 
C)  Plato 
D)  Genevieve Lloyd

Question 8

Augustine did not believe that humans have wills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Plotinus was influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  Aquinas 
B)  Augustine 
C)  Plato 
D)  Plutarch

Exam 2: Human Nature

Hobbes believed that humans were altruistic.

An argument that is both valid and has true premises is called a(n) ____ argument.

Descartes' view of human nature says that humans are minds with bodies.

The philosophical view that human beings act only out of self-interest is called

By "soul" Plato meant "inner self".

____ says there is no universal human nature,no rational human nature,no purpose for human nature.

Augustine did not believe that humans have wills.

Plotinus was influenced by