Philosophy Part II

When Descartes stated "Cogito, ergo sum", which of the following was he trying to prove?

• His own existence
• That God didn't exist
• Tabula Rasa
• That God did exist

Which of the following IS an a posteriori idea rather than an a priori, or innate, idea?

• All humans were born
• It is raining outside
• Single people are not in relationships
• 1 + 1 = 2

Which of the following BEST describes rationalism?

• Knowledge comes from senses & experience, not reason
• Knowledge is an illusion and life has no meaning
• Knowledge is all relative & subjective
• Knowledge comes from reason, not senses & experience

For what reason did Descartes encourage the use of methodic doubt?

• What is absolutely certain is undoubtable
• Everything is true unless proved otherwise
• Empirical truths cannot be doubted
• God has given us innate knowledge

Which of the following BEST describes what Cartesian Dualism is related to?

• Mind-body problem
• Innate knowledge of God
• Rationalism vs. Empiricism
• Peronal identity

To counter Descartes' idea of innate knowledge, Locke proposed that we start life with what?

• A tabula rasa
• A set of permanent characteristics
• A priori knowledge
• Secondary qualities

What does George Berkeley's famous phrase "Esse Est Percipi" mean?

• Existence is pointless
• Existence is an illusion
• To be is to be percieved
• To be is to rationally think

Which BEST describes how Kant's categorical imperative decides what moral law is?

• Are your motives coming from inclination?
• Can you truly know that everyone will take the same action as you?
• Are you using your free will to shape your own fate?
• Is your action going to lead to a good outcome for most?

Which BEST shows Bentham's egoistic utilitarianism?

• What's good for society might not be good for me
• What's good for society depends on moral duty
• What's good for society is what's good for me
• What's good for me is more important than society

What is the MOST important to Mill in terms of producing altruism and happiness in society?

• Subjectivity
• Education
• Small government
• Rationalism