Insanely Difficult Philosophy Quiz for Grade 7 Students

What is the meaning of life according to existentialist philosophy?

• To seek happiness and pleasure at all costs

• To follow the rules and expectations set by society

• To create one's own meaning through individual choices and experiences

• To find meaning in religion and spirituality

Explain the concept of 'cogito ergo sum' proposed by René Descartes.

• I eat, therefore I exist

• I sleep, therefore I exist

• I think, therefore I am

• I dream, therefore I exist

Discuss the 'Ship of Theseus' paradox and its implications on identity.

• The paradox challenges our understanding of time travel

• It raises questions about the existence of parallel universes

• The Ship of Theseus paradox is about a famous Greek philosopher

• The Ship of Theseus paradox challenges our understanding of identity and raises questions about what makes something the same over time.

What are the main arguments for and against the existence of free will?

• Arguments for free will include the existence of fate and destiny

• Arguments against free will include the belief that everything is predetermined

• Arguments for free will include the idea that we can control our own actions

• Both for and against arguments include personal experience, moral responsibility, determinism, and neuroscience findings.

Explain the 'Trolley Problem' and discuss the ethical implications of different solutions.

• The Trolley Problem is a medical dilemma involving choosing between different types of surgeries.

• The Trolley Problem presents a moral dilemma involving choosing between actively causing harm to one person or allowing harm to come to a greater number of people.

• The Trolley Problem is a cooking challenge involving choosing between different types of trolleys for transporting food.

• The Trolley Problem is a math puzzle involving counting the number of people on a trolley.

What is the 'Problem of Evil' and how do philosophers attempt to reconcile it with the existence of a benevolent God?

• Philosophers propose that evil is an illusion and does not actually exist

• Philosophers suggest that evil is a punishment for past wrongdoings

• Philosophers argue that evil is a necessary part of the human experience and helps individuals grow

• Philosophers propose explanations such as free will, soul-making, and the limitations of human understanding.

Discuss the concept of 'determinism' and its implications for moral responsibility.

• Determinism has no impact on moral responsibility

• Determinism only applies to physical laws, not moral choices

• Determinism challenges the traditional notion of moral responsibility by suggesting that individuals may not have true free will to make moral choices.

• Determinism supports the idea of true free will

Explain the 'Sorites Paradox' and its implications for the concept of vagueness.

• The Sorites Paradox proves that all concepts are perfectly clear and well-defined.

• The Sorites Paradox has no implications for the concept of vagueness.

• The Sorites Paradox only applies to mathematical concepts, not to everyday language.

• The Sorites Paradox challenges the concept of vagueness by demonstrating the difficulties in defining clear boundaries for concepts.

What are the main criticisms of utilitarianism as a moral theory?

• Promoting individual rights

• Ignoring consequences

• Issues with measuring sadness

• Issues with measuring happiness, sacrificing individual rights, and predicting consequences

Discuss the 'Gettier Problem' and its implications for the traditional definition of knowledge.

• The Gettier Problem only applies to scientific knowledge

• The Gettier Problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief.

• The Gettier Problem is unrelated to the traditional definition of knowledge

• The Gettier Problem supports the traditional definition of knowledge