Pre-Test in Intro to Philo (Module 1)

What is the traditional definition of philosophy?

• Love of power

• Love of wisdom

• Love of money

• Love of fame

Answer explanation

The traditional definition of philosophy is the love of wisdom, not power, money, or fame.

Who is considered the Father of Philosophy in the Western civilization?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Thales

• Aristotle

Answer explanation

Thales is considered the Father of Philosophy in the Western civilization, making him the correct choice.

Which branch of philosophy studies the nature and means of human knowledge?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Aesthetics

• Ethics

Answer explanation

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature and means of human knowledge, making it the correct choice for this question.

What is the main concern of ethics or morality in philosophy?

• The nature of reality

• The nature of human knowledge

• The standard of the good

• The study of beauty

Answer explanation

The main concern of ethics or morality in philosophy is the standard of the good, which involves determining what is considered morally right or wrong, good or bad, and the principles that guide ethical behavior.

According to Ayn Rand, what does ethics or morality provide a human being with?

• A code of laws to follow

• A code of restrictions to limit freedom

• A code of values to guide choices and actions

• A code of rules to break

Answer explanation

According to Ayn Rand, ethics or morality provides a human being with a code of values to guide choices and actions.

What is the science and art of correct thinking?

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

• Logic

• Aesthetics

Answer explanation

The science and art of correct thinking is known as Logic, which involves reasoning and rationality to reach valid conclusions.

According to Gabriel Marcel, what type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality?

• Secondary reflection

• All of the above

• Primary reflection

• Tertiary reflection

Answer explanation

According to Gabriel Marcel, secondary reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.

Who is one of the triumvirate Greek philosophers who pioneered a method of argument called dialectic?

• Plato

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Socrates

Answer explanation

Socrates is one of the triumvirate Greek philosophers who pioneered a method of argument called dialectic.

What is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgement?

• reasoning

• argument

• Proposition

• Reflection

Answer explanation

Reasoning is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgement.

Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.

• All of the above

• Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have an open mindset.

• Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at the big picture.

• Holism is a perspective that looks at the 'big picture' while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of the situation.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is: Holism is a perspective that looks at the 'big picture' while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of the situation.