Philosophy Quiz

What does the term 'philosophia' mean?

• Love of wisdom

• Nature of existence

• Study of science

• Art of questioning

Who is known as the founding father of Western philosophy?

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What is the method used by Socrates to elicit truth?

• Dialectic

• Deduction

• Elenchus

• Induction

Which principle states that whatever is, is?

• Principle of Noncontradiction

• Principle of Identity

• Principle of Excluded Middle

• Principle of Causality

What does the Principle of Noncontradiction assert?

• A thing can be and not be at the same time.

• A thing must either be or not be.

• It is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time.

• Everything is what it is.

Which branch of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge?

• Epistemology

• Aesthetics

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

What is a paradox?

• A logical fallacy

• A seemingly absurd proposition that may prove true

• A type of reasoning

• A branch of philosophy

Which of the following is NOT a branch of philosophy?

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• Psychology

• Ethics

What does the Pragmatic Theory of truth emphasize?

• Truth is subjective.

• Truth is coherent.

• Truth is absolute.

• Truth is useful.

What is a paradigm shift?

• A gradual evolution of ideas

• A complete overhaul of a belief system

• A minor change in understanding

• A temporary confusion in thought