A Philosopher Reacts to "God's Not Dead"

A Philosopher Reacts to "God's Not Dead"

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Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video critiques the film 'God's Not Dead', focusing on its portrayal of philosophy and the inaccuracies in its depiction of a college philosophy class. The protagonist, Josh, is challenged to prove God's existence, leading to a series of debates with his professor. The video highlights the film's misrepresentation of philosophical concepts and the unrealistic portrayal of academic settings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge presented to students in the philosophy class at Hadley University?

To prove the existence of God

To write a thesis on atheism

To debate the professor on various topics

To declare 'God is dead'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following philosophers is incorrectly included as an atheist in the film?

David Hume

Richard Dawkins

Noam Chomsky

Ludwig Feuerbach

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'God of the gaps' argument as presented in the film?

God is the creator of the universe

God is a metaphor for human morality

God fills the gaps in scientific knowledge

God is a philosophical concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosophical argument does Josh fail to use effectively in his debate?

The cosmological argument

The ontological argument

The teleological argument

The moral argument

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal trauma does the professor reveal that influences his beliefs?

A near-death experience

Financial ruin

A failed marriage

Loss of a parent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the film depict the resolution of the professor's conflict with Josh?

The professor admits defeat in the debate

The professor converts to Christianity

The professor is fired from the university

The professor reconciles with his past

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of the film's portrayal of philosophy?

It ignores modern philosophical thought

It focuses too much on historical philosophers

It accurately represents philosophical debates

It oversimplifies philosophical concepts

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosopher's quote is misused in the film to argue about morality without God?

Immanuel Kant

Friedrich Nietzsche

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Jean-Paul Sartre

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the film's interpretation of Nietzsche's statement 'God is dead'?

A philosophical debate

A call for atheism

A critique of European culture

A literal death of God

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate fate of the professor at the end of the film?

He dies in an accident

He becomes a philosopher

He leaves the university

He wins the debate

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