Philosophical Assumptions

According to the video, when assumptions are proven to be true, then they become _______.

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It is important to remember that Point of View also includes assumptions, but those assumptions are about ________.

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According to the video, assumptions are what we presume without _______.

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Identify the philosophical assumption in the following sentence: 'All humans are inherently good.'

• Humans are born with a moral compass.

• Humans learn goodness from society.

• Goodness is a subjective concept.

• Goodness is irrelevant to human nature.

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Which of the following sentences best illustrates a philosophical assumption?

• The sun rises in the east.

• Justice is a universal right.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• Cats are mammals.

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In the context of literature, what is a philosophical assumption?

• A belief about the nature of reality.

• A plot device used to create suspense.

• A character's personal opinion.

• A setting description.

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Choose the sentence that contains a philosophical assumption:

• The cake is delicious.

• Freedom is essential for happiness.

• She is wearing a red dress.

• The book is on the table.

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What philosophical assumption underlies the statement: 'Knowledge is power'?

• Knowledge is a tool for control.

• Power is unrelated to knowledge.

• Ignorance is bliss.

• Knowledge is subjective.

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Which of the following is an example of a philosophical assumption in a literary text?

• The protagonist is brave.

• The setting is in the 19th century.

• Truth is relative.

• The antagonist is evil.

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Identify the philosophical assumption in this statement: 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.'

• Beauty is objective.

• Beauty is subjective.

• Beauty is universal.

• Beauty is irrelevant.

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