Debate Midterm

What is the meaning of the word Philosophy'?

• The pursuit of happiness

• The study of the physical world

• The love of wisdom

• The study of human behavior

As time passed and philosophy became too big and too sophisticated, it "gave birth" or split into additional disciplines. Which of the following is NOT one of the disciplines birthed from philosophy?

• Physics

• Biology

• Metaphysics

• Psychology

• Chemistry

What is one criticism that Nietzsche has for western philosophy?

• It is too rational and not passionate enough.

• It is too passionate and not rational enough.

What is the difference between ontology and epistemology?

• Ontology is the study of existence, while epistemology is the study of knowledge or the knowledge of our existence.

• Ontology is the study of the physical world, while epistemology is the study of the human mind.

• Ontology is the study of the human mind, while epistemology is the study of the physical world.

What is the main focus of metaphysics?

• The study of moral values

• The study of human behavior

• The study of non-physical entities

• The study of physical matter

What is the difference between rationalism and empiricism?

• Rationalism believes that knowledge comes from experience, while empiricism believes that knowledge comes from reason.

• Rationalism believes that knowledge comes from reason, while empiricism believes that knowledge comes from experience.

• Rationalism believes that knowledge comes from logic, while empiricism believes that knowledge comes from intuition.

• Rationalism believes that knowledge comes from intuition, while empiricism believes that knowledge comes from logic.

What is the main difference between humanism and utilitarianism?

• Humanism focuses on equality for the individual, while utilitarianism focuses on the majority.

• Humanism focuses on the majority, while utilitarianism focuses on the individual.

• Humanism focuses on merit, while utilitarianism focuses on equality.

• Humanism focuses on equality, while utilitarianism focuses on merit.

What is the difference between existentialism and postmodernism?

• Existentialism focuses on the condition of individual human existence, postmodernism focuses on the idea of truth and social values.

• Postmodernism focuses on the condition of individual human existence, existentialism focuses on the idea of truth and social values.

What is the largest difference between eastern philosophy and western philosophy?

• Eastern philosophy focuses on spirituality, and conquering yourself while western philosophy is about changing your fate and making life better for yourself and others.

• Eastern philosophy focuses on being the hero and changing your fate and western philosophy focuses on contemplation and accepting your fate.

The author of the video categorizes eastern philosophy and western philosophy based off the needs and the landscapes of the people who developed the philosophy. In short, this means...

• Eastern philosophy is symbolized with rivers, "flow" and changing yourself when you cannot change the things around you. Western philosophy is symbolized with travel, trade change and material success.

• Eastern philosophy is symbolized by clash, change and material success. Western philosophy is symbolized by peacefulness and contemplation.