1st Short Quiz - 1st Quarter (Philosophy)

In First Cause or Highest Principle of Philosophy, what Principle is “nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence”.

• A. Excluded Middle

• B. Identity

• C. Non- contradiction

• D. Sufficient Reason

A ______ perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset and an ability to get a general sense or impression regarding a situation.

• A. Critical Thinking

• B. Holistic Thinking

• C. Partial Thinking

• D. Rational Thinking

In First Cause or Highest Principle of Philosophy, what Principle is “it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time, and at the same respect”.

• A. Excluded Middle

• B. Identity

• C. Non- contradiction

• D. Sufficient Reason

Branch of philosophy that is really only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know what is real. The question is how to account for this unreal thing in terms of what you can accept as real.

• A. Aesthetics

• B. Epistemology

• C. Ethics

• D. Metaphysics

Logic comes from the Greek word “__________” it means a treatise on matters pertaining to human thought.

• A. logice

• B. logike

• C. logile

• D. logiche

It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings and actions and learn more about one’s life and experiences. One can reflect on almost any subject.

• A. Beliefs

• B. Philosophy

• C. Philosophical Reflection

• D. Reflection

A way of thinking that focuses on the specific aspects of the situation. The _____ view is an important component of analytical thinking, on certain areas or aspects of the problem in order to understand it.

• A. Critical Thinking

• B. Holistic Thinking

• C. Partial Thinking

• D. Rational Thinking

Refers to the careful examination of life situations. This involves the weighing of alternatives and using specific standards to evaluate one’s action.

• A. Beliefs

• B. Philosophy

• C. Philosophical Reflection

• D. Reflection

Believes that it is more important to find a general law according to which particular facts can be understood or judged. Philosophers who feel the knowledge is acquired in this way are called rationalists.

• A. Deduction

• B. Induction

• C. Philosopher

• D. Scientist

Views that the knowledge can be attained only through sense experience. Real knowledge is based on what our senses tell us, not what people make up in their heads.

• A. Empiricism

• B. Existentialism

• C. Rationalists

• D. Theorists