Philosophy Quiz 2

What is the primary focus of philosophy according to the text?

• Understanding scientific methods

• Addressing philosophical questions

• Evaluating emotional responses

• Determining the concept of opinion

Which of the following statements is considered a fact?

• Italian food tastes best.

• Reading is boring.

• I think summer is the best season.

• The Philippines has around 104 million people.

What does the scientific method rely on?

• Emotional reasoning

• Consensus among people

• Evidence-based approaches

• Cultural beliefs

Which fallacy involves attacking the person instead of the argument?

• Appeal to Tradition

• Begging the question

• Argumentum ad Hominem

• Argumentum ad Populum

What is a key characteristic of philosophical questions?

• They can be easily answered by science.

• They are based on personal beliefs.

• They are of perennial intellectual interest.

• They are always agreed upon.

Which of the following is an example of bias?

• Critical thinking

• Confirmation bias

• Logical reasoning

• Empirical evidence

What does the coherence theory of truth suggest?

• Truth is determined by scientific methods.

• Truth is context-dependent.

• Truth is based on consensus.

• Truth is absolute and unchanging.

Which method is used to evaluate truth through discussion?

• Empirical method

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Socratic method

What is the purpose of systematic doubt in philosophy?

• To accept all statements as true

• To avoid critical thinking

• To help determine the truth

• To promote personal beliefs

Which of the following is NOT a type of fallacy mentioned?

• Argumentum ad Hominem

• Argumentum ad Baculum

• Argumentum ad Populum

• Argumentum ad Ignorantiam