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Pragmatism Pierce, James and Dewey

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the birthdate of C.S Pierce

a)

1839-1914

b)

1867-1870

c)

1842-1910

d)

1859-1952

2.

John Dewey is known for his contributions to which field of philosophy in addition to Pragmatism?

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism

c)

Functionalism

d)

Utilitarianism

3.

Which of the following statements is true about William James' view of truth?

a)

He believed in objective and absolute truth.

b)

He argued that truth is a matter of correspondence to reality.

c)

He emphasized the idea of "cash value" and the practical consequences of beliefs.

d)

He rejected the concept of truth altogether.

4.

Who is often referred to as the founder of Pragmatism?

a)

Charles Sanders Pierce

b)

William James

c)

John Dewey

d)

Immanuel Kant

5.

What is the central idea of Pragmatism?

a)

The pursuit of absolute truth

b)

The focus on metaphysical reality

c)

The emphasis on practical consequences

d)

The rejection of empirical evidence

6.

According to Pragmatism, the truth of a belief is determined by its:

a)

Popularity among philosophers

b)

Correspondence to an objective reality

c)

Practical consequences and usefulness

d)

Conformity to established dogma

7.

John Dewey was a prominent figure in which area of philosophy in addition to Pragmatism?

a)

Existentialism

b)

Idealism

c)

Educational Philosophy

d)

Aesthetics

8.

Charles Sanders Pierce introduced the concept of "abduction" in the context of:

a)

Logical positivism

b)

Scientific method

c)

Metaphysical Realism

d)

Existentialism

9.

John Dewey's educational philosophy emphasized the importance of:

a)

Strict discipline and memorization

b)

Passive learning through lectures

c)

Active and experiential learning

d)

Rote memorization of facts

10.

Charles Sanders Pierce made significant contributions to which field in addition to philosophy?

a)

Psychology

b)

Political science

c)

Mathematics

d)

Literature