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Philosophy Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was Anaximander's proposed fundamental substance of the cosmos?

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

The Boundless (Apeiron)

d)

Fire

2.

According to Anaximenes, what is the primary substance from which everything originates?

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

The Boundless (Apeiron)

d)

Fire

3.

What is the key mathematical concept associated with Pythagoras and his followers?

a)

Calculus

b)

Trigonometry

c)

The Pythagorean Theorem

d)

Geometry

4.

What is the central idea of the Socratic method?

a)

Lecturing

b)

Dialogue and questioning

c)

Memorization

d)

Meditation

5.

Aristotle's Doctrine of the Mean suggests that virtue is found between two extremes. What are these extremes called?

a)

Vices

b)

Extremities

c)

Poles

d)

Averages

6.

What were the main charges against Socrates during his trial?

a)

Impiety and corrupting the youth

b)

Treason and theft

c)

Blasphemy and sedition

d)

Conspiracy and fraud

7.

In the Allegory of the Cave, what does the sun represent?

a)

Absolute truth

b)

Enlightenment

c)

Physical light

d)

Deception

8.

According to Plato, who should rule in an ideal state?

a)

The Military

b)

Aristocrats

c)

Philosopher-Kings

d)

The Proletariate

9.

According to hedonism, what is the highest good?

a)

Knowledge

b)

Pleasure

c)

Virtue

d)

Wealth

10.

According to Stoicism, what is the key to achieving tranquility and happiness?

a)

Pursuit of pleasure

b)

Indifference to external events

c)

Material wealth

d)

Power and control

11.

Which philosophical stance asserts that all events are laid out for you and are inevitable?

a)

Free will

b)

Determinism

c)

Compatibilism

d)

Existentialism

12.

What does Ockham's Razor suggest when faced with competing explanations?

a)

Choose the most complex one

b)

Choose the simplest one

c)

Combine all explanations

d)

Reject all explanations

13.

According to the concept of free will, individuals possess the ability to:

a)

Act without reason

b)

Predict the future

c)

Make choices independent of external influences

d)

Follow predetermined paths

14.

Diogenes, a famous Cynic philosopher, is known for his rejection of:

a)

Material possessions and societal norms

b)

Dialogue and intellectual discussions

c)

Hedonism and pleasure-seeking

d)

Political involvement and activism

15.

Compatibilism is the philosophical stance that argues:

a)

Free will and determinism are incompatible

b)

Free will and determinism are mutually exclusive concepts

c)

Free will is an illusion

d)

Free will can coexist with determinism

16.

Throughout Groundhog Day, Phil Connors undergoes a transformation in his character. Which Stoic virtue is most evident in his journey?

a)

Wisdom

b)

Courage

c)

Temperance

d)

Justice

17.

How does Phil Connors' attitude toward the repetitive day align with Stoic principles?

a)

He despairs and gives in to despair

b)

He seeks pleasure in various indulgences

c)

He learns to accept and find meaning in the situation

d)

He becomes indifferent to the events around him

18.

What is the main goal of the Socratic Method?

a)

Proposing definitive answers

b)

Encouraging memorization

c)

Fostering critical thinking through questioning

d)

Lecturing on various topics

19.

The Experience Machine thought experiment challenges the philosophy of:

a)

Stoicism

b)

Hedonism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Virtue Ethics

20.

According to Stoicism, what is within our control and the key to achieving inner tranquility?

a)

External events

b)

Material possessions

c)

Our thoughts and reactions

d)

Fate and destiny

21.

Thomas Aquinas's Cosmological Arguments are based on the idea of a first cause. What is this first cause often identified as?

a)

The Unmoved Mover

b)

The Necessary Being

c)

The Supreme Being

d)

The Cosmic Architect