Positivism quiz

Who is the founder of Positivim?

• Charles Darwin

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Auguste Comte

• Nikola Tesla

What is the idea of Positivism?

• The idea that everything should be thought positively

• The idea that Negative thoughts should be abolished

• The idea that there is a positive side to everything, no matter how bad

• The idea that only what can be observed and experimented scientifically are true and accepted

What legal document was created to enforce positivist law in British India?

• Indian Penal Code

• Indian Civil Rights Act

• Code of Hammurabi

• Magna Carta

What is a key feature of legal positivism?

• Laws are based on religious traditions

• Laws must reflect moral values

• Laws are valid if formally written and enacted

• Judges create law based on personal beliefs

What law in Singapore is used to suppress information deemed “against public interest”?

• Sedition Act

• Internal Security Act

• Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act

• Official Secrets Act

Which political party has dominated Singaporean politics since 1968?

• Barisan Sosialis

• Democratic Progressive Party

• Barisan National

• People’s Action Party

Which is NOT a "scientifically measurable" subject?

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Morals

If it is 'scientific' it cannot be biased

• True

• False

why does scientific censorship happen in the academic circle?

• Scientists don't like credit of their own work

• Scientists love censorship because truth is subjective

• Scientists receive defamation, insults, and harm because of their work

• Scientists are too lazy to publish their work

What ability does Media and Mass communication have on people

• Changes the color of the sky

• Makes them sandwhiches

• Nothing

• Greatly influence thinking