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What is the LCM of 2 and 10? a ) 10 b) 5 c) 3 d) 2
A
+100
2. Which of the following philosophers is most closely associated with the theory of empiricism? a) Plato b) René Descartes c) John Locke d) Immanuel Kant
C John Locke- theory of empiricism
-100
3. Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with: a) The nature of reality b) The nature of beauty and art c) The nature of knowledge d) The nature of good and evil
B
+1000
4."Form follows function" is a principle commonly associated with: a) Ethics b) Aesthetics c) Epistemology d) Metaphysics
D
-500
5. The principle of non-contradiction states that : a) Something cannot both be and not be at the same time b) Every event has a cause c) Knowledge is relative d) Beauty is subjective
B
+1
6. Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with: a) The nature of knowledge b) The nature of existence and reality c) The nature of beauty d) The nature of good and evil
B
-200
Dualism is the view that: a) Reality consists of two fundamentally different substances b) All knowledge comes from sensory experience c) Beauty is an objective quality d) Logic is the foundation of all knowledge
A
+300
Which philosopher is most closely associated with virtue ethics? a) Plato b) Immanuel Kant c) John Stuart Mill d) Aristotle
D
+50
The question of whether or not free will exists is a topic in: a) Epistemology b) Aesthetics c) Logic d) Metaphysics
D
+600
Which epistemological theory asserts that true knowledge is based on innate ideas and reason, rather than sensory experience? a) Empiricism b) Rationalism c) Skepticism d) Pragmatism
B
- 3 00
The aesthetic concept of the "sublime" refers to: a) A balanced and harmonious composition b) A powerful emotional response to something overwhelming or awe-inspiring c) The perfect representation of beauty d) An art form that communicates specific moral messages
B
+200
A deductive argument is one in which: a) The premises provide some degree of support for the conclusion b) The premises guarantee the conclusion c) The conclusion is based on an analogy d) The conclusion is reached by generalizing from specific cases
B
+100
Which type of reasoning moves from general principles to specific conclusions? a) Inductive reasoning b) Deductive reasoning c) Abductive reasoning d) Analogical reasoning
B
+200
Which metaphysical theory argues that only physical matter exists, and everything can be explained in terms of matter and physical phenomena? a) Idealism b) Dualism c) Materialism d) Pluralism
C
-300
"The ends justify the means" is a concept most closely associated with which ethical theory? a) Deontology b) Virtue ethics c) Utilitarianism d) Divine command theory
C
+700
Ethical relativism is the view that: a) Moral truths are the same in all cultures and societies b) Moral truths are determined by individual feelings c) Moral truths are determined by societal norms and cultural context d) There are no moral truths
C
+100
Which of the following best describes "foundationalism" in epistemology? a) The belief that all knowledge is built on sensory experience b) The belief that knowledge is structured like a building with certain foundational beliefs supporting other beliefs c) The belief that knowledge is a social construct d) The belief that skepticism is the foundation of all knowledge
B
+400
Which epistemological theory claims that true knowledge is unattainable and that we should suspend judgment? a) Rationalism b) Empiricism c) Skepticism d) Pragmatism
C
-150
Which term refers to the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? a) Subjectivism b) Objectivism c) Realism d) Relativism
A
+1000
Which philosopher argued that beauty is a matter of proportion and harmony? a) Aristotle b) Immanuel Kant c) Plato d) David Hume
C
-600
Which aesthetic theory argues that art's primary function is to provide pleasure and enjoyment? a) Formalism b) Hedonism c) Realism d) Expressionism
B
+200
In a valid deductive argument, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be: a) False b) True c) Uncertain d) Neither true nor false
B
-300
Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning? a) All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal. b) Every swan I've seen is white. Therefore, all swans are white. c) Either it will rain tomorrow or it will not. d) If it is raining, the ground will be wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.
B
+400
The principle of sufficient reason states that: a) Everything must have a reason or cause b) A conclusion must follow logically from the premises c) All knowledge is justified by sufficient evidence d) Moral actions require sufficient justification