Understanding Physicalism in Philosophy

Understanding Physicalism in Philosophy

Assessment

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Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind physicalism in philosophy?

Everything is mental.

Everything is physical.

Everything is water.

Everything is abstract.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does physicalism view concepts like happiness and fear?

As concepts unrelated to the physical.

As concepts that are ultimately physical or related to the physical.

As concepts that are only mental.

As purely abstract concepts.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between physicalism and materialism?

They both deny the existence of non-physical items.

They are completely unrelated.

They are the same with no historical differences.

They are related but have different historical contexts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some philosophers prefer the term 'physicalism' over 'materialism'?

To avoid discussing metaphysical doctrines.

Because materialism is not related to science.

To emphasize a connection to physics and distance from outdated materialism.

Because physicalism is a newer term.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what area of philosophy is physicalism often discussed?

Philosophy of mind.

Philosophy of language.

Philosophy of art.

Philosophy of history.