Philosophy (Full Review)

Which of the following BEST describes the branch of philosophy called metaphysics?

• Study of the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge

• Study of human conduct, morals, motives, and consequences

• Study of fundamental nature of reality and being

• Study of beauty, taste, and art

What is the name for the school started by Aristotle in Athens?

• The Parthenon

• The Academy

• The Lyceum

• The Acropolis

__________ focuses on maximizing pleasure regardless of its source

• Hedonism

• Utilitarianism

• Rationalism

• Empiricism

Cogito Ergo Sum is best attributed to which philosopher?

• Immanuel Kant

• George Berkeley

• Jean-Paul Sarte

• Rene Descartes

George Berkeley's phrase "Esse Est Percipi" is roughly translated to:

• To be is to be precious

• To be is to be perceived

• To be is to be precocious

• To be is to be precise

According to John Stuart Mill, what social institution should spark social reform?

• Education

• Government

• Family

• Religion

Which existentialist advocated for the importance of the individual and to escape “the massing of society” or “herd mentality”?

• Aristotle

• Søren Kierkegaard

• Diogenes

• David Hume

The belief that the universe lacks objective meaning and purpose, known as Nihilism, is best attributed to:

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Søren Kierkegaard

• David Hume

• John Staurt Mill

Which field of philosophy is focuses on questions concerning knowledge?

• Theology

• Ontology

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

Which ancient Greek philosopher is credited for how we learn about the life of Socrates?

• Empedocles

• Xenophon

• Plato

• Aristotle