Questions about Education and Philosophy Majors

What majors are mentioned as part of the liberal arts?

• Engineering and medicine

• Philosophy, anthropology, chemistry, and art history

• Business and law

• Computer science and mathematics

What percentage of undergraduate degrees are in pre-professional and technical fields today?

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

What is the focus of a contemporary liberal arts education?

• Specialized professional training

• General education in diverse disciplines

• Technical skill development

• Vocational training

Which of the following arts is part of the trivium?

• Astronomy

• Music

• Rhetoric

• Arithmetic

What type of disciplines do liberal arts students typically major in?

• Professional fields like engineering

• Arts and sciences disciplines like biology

• Applied fields like criminal justice

• Technical fields like computer science

What are distinguishing characteristics of a liberal arts education?

• Formal dimensions of discussion and active student engagement

• Focus on rote learning

• Emphasis on individual work

• Limited academic expectations

What is a key pedagogical principle of Socrates mentioned in the text?

• Memorization of facts

• Question-and-answer format

• Lecture-based learning

• Group projects

What should students learn to do independently, according to Montaigne?

• Memorize facts

• Own knowledge

• Follow authority

• Avoid questioning

What does the text suggest is more effective than silently listening?

• Reading alone

• Group projects

• Engaging discussions

• Watching videos

What are the overriding principles of Rousseau's pedagogy?

• Passive learning and memorization

• Active learning and existential engagement

• Traditional lectures and exams

• Rote learning and repetition