STS Long Quiz

1. Which of the following best describes how technology "reveals" according to the philosophical perspective?

• By eliminating all forms of human error.

• By showing us the inherent beauty of nature.

• By hiding the natural world behind artificial    

          constructs.

• By bringing forth the potential of things to be  

      used and ordered.

A sculptor creates a statue of David from a block

    of marble. What is the "causa materialis" in this

    scenario?

• The sculptor's skill

• The idea of David

• The purpose of the statue

• The block of marble

According to Heidegger, what is the fundamental

     problem with modern technology's relationship to

     the world?

• It is morally neutral and without ethical

     implications.

• It makes human labor obsolete.

• It is an extension of human will and reason,

      which Heidegger sees as a positive development.

• It treats everything as a standing-reserve, ready

      for use and consumption.

When technology "sets upon" nature, what does it 

    primarily reveal?

• The intrinsic value of the natural world.

• The raw materials available for exploitation and production.

• The spiritual essence of the environment.

• The delicate balance of ecosystem.

A blueprint is used to construct a house. Which of

   Aristotle's causes does the blueprint represent?

• Causa efficiens

• Causa finalis

• Causa formalis

• Causa materialis

In Heidegger's essay 'The Origin of the Work of

      Art,' what does he propose is the true role of the

      artwork?

• To be a form of communication that explains

       complex ideas to the public.

• To provide aesthetic pleasure and entertainment.

• To represent existing reality in a more beautiful

      or refined way.

• To open up a world and establish truth revealing

      the 'being' of things.

The concept of "standing-reserve" in technology 

    refers to:

• The availability of everything as a resource to be ordered and controlled.

• The unpredictable nature of technological advancements.

• The ethical guidelines for technological           

          development.

• The preservation of natural resources.

A student studies diligently to pass an exam. What

   is the "causa finalis" in this situation?

• The student's textbooks

• The act of studying

• Passing the exam

• The student's intelligence

How does a work of art, such as a Greek temple,

     differ from a hydroelectric dam in Heidegger's

     view?

• The dam is an expression of human mastery, which

       is the ultimate goal of art.

• The temple 'gathers' the world and allows it to be,

      while the dam 'challenges' the river and demands

      energy from it.

• The temple is a passive object, whereas the dam is

      an active machine.

• The dam is an ugly piece of architecture, while the

      temple is beautiful.

How does technology's "challenging-forth" nature

    affect our relationship with the world?

• It encourages a harmonious coexistence with    

          nature.

• It prompts us to view the world primarily as a    

          resource for manipulation.

• It fosters a deep appreciation for traditional crafts.

• It emphasizes the importance of sustainable  

          living.