Philosophy Quiz

What is the term for knowledge that is based on theoretical symbols, rules, and logic, such as in mathematics?

• Intuitive knowledge

• Empirical Knowledge

• Formal Knowledge

• Normative Knowledge

Which philosopher is associated with duty-based (deontological ethics) ethics?

• Aristotle

• Jeremy Bentham

• Immanuel Kant

• John Stuart Mill

You are asked to write a short story where a character breaks a social custom but acts morally. Which situation best fits this?

• Skipping classes to cheat

• Speaking up against girl discrimination

• Follows the rules to avoid punishment

• Ignores a friend in need of help

“We shouldn’t believe in human rights because it started as a religious idea.” This is an example of:

• Rationalization

• Genetic fallacy

• Vagueness of concept

• Hasty generalization

What was Thales’ significant contribution that earned him recognition among the pre-Socratic philosophers?

• Drawing the first map

• Discovering the four elements

• Successfully predicting an eclipse

• Proving Earth was cylindrical

What does the term “mores” refer to in the study of morality?

• The legal system of a nation

• Customs and habits

• Individual freedom of expression

• Universal ethical standards

Freedom is not absolute because it is exercised within societal norms. Which of the following best evaluates the balance between personal freedom and social responsibility?

• A person chooses to drive recklessly because it is their right

• A student protests peacefully against unjust school policies

• An employee follows unethical orders

• A citizen ignores laws entirely

Which of the following best explains Analytic Philosophy?

• Jump to conclusions

• Understand the whole concept

• Understand the idea in parts

• Examine assumptions

What makes a concept like “animal” neither true nor false?

• Based on religious belief

• Constantly changing

• It is vague and not a factual claim.

• Proven by science

Internal perception happens when we perceive things using our five senses.

• True

• False