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Philosophy First Weeks Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

The reading of "This Life Isn't Mine" was about:

a)

Thinking about what we are doing in this strange world.

b)

An analysis of ancient philosophy.

c)

A look at the life of Socrates.

d)

An examination of the culture that existed before humans became rational.

2.

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of reality is called:

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Aesthetics

3.

Which mythic symbol represents a challenge we must face deep inside to find something we are looking for in life?

a)

Dragon protecting gold

b)

Fairies

c)

Rainbow

d)

Leprechaun

4.

Psyche is connected to the same Greek word that was used for:

a)

Butterfly

b)

Sun

c)

Gold

d)

Dream

5.

What mythic beast lives in the labyrinth?

a)

Minotaur

b)

Cyclops

c)

Cerebus

d)

Dragon

6.

The labyrinth represents:

a)

Our unconscious fears and anxieties about life

b)

Our conscious habits

c)

Our unconscious trust in god

d)

Our conscious belief in ourselves

7.

The Ariadnean thread represents:

a)

Creativity, intuition, and finding our way through the maze of life.

b)

Reason, rationality, and logical solutions to problems.

c)

Societal values as the source of great knowledge.

d)

The importance of the conscious ego developing concepts to understand the world.

8.

What idea from philosophy class was most important to you so far? Explain what it means and why it is important to you.

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