lecture 2 philosophy

Which philosophical position holds that mankind is the measure of ultimate value in the universe?

• Hedonism

• Hinduism

• Humanism

• Hylomorphism

According to most dualist philosophers, the two substances that comprise the universe are 

• God and man

• Matter and energy

• Mind and energy

• Mind and matter

Which ancient Greek philosopher is most famous for his promotion of "forms"?

• Aristotle

• Philo

• Plato

• Socrates

Foundationalism most closely relates to which of the following philosophical sub-disciplines?

• Aesthetics

• Cosmology

• Epistemology

• Ethics

What is the term relating to a theoretical belief that matter is made up of both substance and form?

• Essence

• Determinism

• Empiricism

• Hylomorphism

"Essence" refers to the basic intrinsic nature of the thing, making it what it is.

• True

• False

A priori judgments are those that depends entirely on experience.

• True

• False

Fideism asserts that beliefs do not need a logical rationale but can be justified by faith alone.

• True

• False

Free will is the opposite of logical positivism.

• True

• False

Hedonism is an ethical philosophy that espouses pleasure as the greatest good.

• True

• False