Philosophy and Ethics Quiz

Which period in the history of philosophy focuses on the 'origin of the world'?

• Medieval

• Modern

• Ancient

• Contemporary

What does ethics study according to the reviewer?

• The laws of the universe

• The morality of human acts

• The structure of government

• The cultural heritage of civilizations

What is the main focus of Medieval philosophy?

• Man

• Existence

• Origin of the world

• God

Which ethical theory emphasizes the 'supremacy of reason over man’s appetite' and the 'golden mean'?

• Hedonism

• Existentialism

• Aristotelianism

• Evolutionism

What is the ultimate purpose of man according to Thomism?

• Personal fulfillment through faith

• Beatific vision of God

• Pleasure for the greatest number

• Rearing individuals with perfect faculties

Which of the following is NOT a logical fallacy listed in the reviewer?

• Ad Hominem

• Ad Misericordiam

• Ad Logica

• Ad Baculum

Which theory is associated with the idea that 'pleasure is that which gives the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people'?

• Hedonism

• Utilitarianism

• Existentialism

• Evolutionism

Who among the following is NOT a notable existentialist according to the reviewer?

• Soren Kierkegaard

• Karl Jaspers

• Jean Paul Sartre

• John Stuart Mill

Which of the following best describes a human act as mentioned in the reviewer?

• An act performed automatically without knowledge

• An act performed freely, knowingly, and willfully

• An act imposed by external forces

• An act that occurs naturally without human intervention

Which ethical theory is linked to Charles Darwin?

• Utilitarianism

• Existentialism

• Evolutionism

• Hedonism