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WorksheetsQuiz: Humanism vs Animalism & Knowledge vs Happiness
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
What is the belief of humanism?
Hierarchy is natural and necessary
All humans are equal and deserve protection
Some humans are more equal than others
Humans are animals that need to be herded
Which philosopher believed in universal humanism?
Augustine of Hippo
Thomas Aquinas
Mazdak
Mozi
What is the core idea of animalism?
Humans are naturally good but corrupted by society
Humans are chaotic and need to be tamed and ruled
All humans are equal and deserve freedom
Humans should have equal access to education
Which philosopher promoted the use of deception and brute force to dominate others?
Machiavelli
Sun Tzu
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
Who believed in equal freedom for everyone to express themselves?
Jean-Jacque Rousseau
Thomas Aquinas
Augustine of Hippo
Voltaire
According to Hobbes, why did humans establish states?
To allow the masses to run the state
To promote equality and fairness
To ensure everyone has access to education
To protect humans from nature
Who believed that humans are naturally good but corrupted by society?
Thomas Aquinas
Augustine of Hippo
Jean-Jacque Rousseau
Mozi
Which philosopher believed that life in the state of nature is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short?
Voltaire
Thomas Hobbes
Machiavelli
Sun Tzu
Who is considered the father of liberal individualism?
Augustine of Hippo
Thomas Aquinas
Jean-Jacque Rousseau
Voltaire
Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'The Social Contract'?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
David Hume
According to Francis Bacon, what is the source of knowledge?
God
Experience through our senses
Education
Intuition
According to Erasmus, what is more important for happiness?
Knowledge
Faith and ignorance
Wealth
Power
What does Montaigne suggest to have a peaceful life?
Chase fame and glory
Follow the crowd
Live a solitary life
Seek validation from others
According to Martin Heidegger, what gives life meaning and authenticity?
Knowledge of others
Knowledge of oneself
Knowledge of death
Knowledge of the world
What does Bertrand Russell argue about work and happiness?
Work is morally bad and hinders happiness
Work should be prioritized over happiness
Working less increases human happiness
Work is morally good and leads to happiness
According to Michel Foucault, how does knowledge function in modern society?
Knowledge liberates humans
Knowledge is a tool for power and control
Knowledge is irrelevant in modern society
Knowledge is subjective and unreliable
According to Montaigne, what happens when we seek validation from others?
We become original thinkers
We find inner tranquility
We develop moral and intellectual integrity
We become pretentious and fake
