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WorksheetsPhilosophy of Religion & What is the Cosmological argument?
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Worksheet time: 28mins
What does the word 'philosophy' literally mean in Ancient Greek?
Search for truth
Study of life
Love of wisdom
Knowledge of the universe
According to the text, what are philosophers devoted to?
Education
Wisdom
Religion
Science
What does being wise involve, as per the text?
Living and dying well
Having knowledge
Being popular
Making money
What is a key skill-set developed by philosophers over the centuries?
Mathematical calculations
Artistic expression
Scientific research
Understanding unwisdom
What is the status of big questions like 'What is the meaning of life?' according to most people?
Jokes
Important
Irrelevant
Unanswerable
What does philosophy encourage us to question?
Common sense
Scientific facts
Historical events
Geographical data
What is the central precept of philosophy articulated by Socrates?
Think deeply
Know yourself
Question everything
Believe in gods
What do we often overrate in terms of making ourselves happy, according to the text?
Material possessions
Personal relationships
Educational achievements
Physical health
What do philosophers seek to be precise about?
Economic theories
Historical accuracy
Activities that improve lives
Laws of nature
What was the response of the Stoic philosopher Zeno when he lost all his possessions?
I will regain my wealth
This is unfair
Fortune commands me to be a less encumbered philosopher
I am ruined
What does the term 'philosophical' become a byword for?
Confusion
Calm and perspective
Excitement
Sadness
In the past, where did philosophers often discuss their ideas?
In market squares
In secret meetings
In royal courts only
On battlefields
What is a common misconception about philosophy today?
It is an optional extra
It is a form of religion
It is only for the educated
It is a science
What might be the future role of philosophers?
They will be more involved in daily life
They will disappear
They will only work in universities
They will become political leaders
What does philosophy challenge us to examine according to the text?
Our own minds
Outer space
The depths of the ocean
Ancient texts
What does the word 'philosophy' mean in Greek?
Love of wisdom
Search for truth
Understanding nature
Study of life
Which of the following is NOT a branch of philosophy?
Logic
Astrophysics
Epistemology
Metaphysics
What do metaphysicians study?
The history of philosophical thought
The principles of right and wrong
The structure of arguments
The nature of things and what causes them
What is the main method of academic philosophy?
Empirical experimentation
Statistical analysis
Ethnographic research
Constructing and evaluating arguments
What does 'value theory' mean in philosophy?
Economic systems
Morality and politics
Linguistic theories
Biological phenomena
Which field was once called 'natural philosophy'?
Natural sciences
Sociology
Psychology
Anthropology
What can't philosophical questions be investigated through?
Historical analysis
Logical reasoning
Purely empirical/scientific means
Philosophical debate
What is the general definition of philosophy?
The analysis of historical events
The exploration of scientific facts
The study of human behavior
The pursuit of wisdom, truth, and knowledge
Which of the following is a philosophical question?
Does causation exist?
How to perform a chemical experiment
The best method to solve an equation in maths
What is truth?
What do epistemologists study?
Knowledge and justified belief
The origins of the universe
Government systems
Artistic expression
What is NOT typically a focus of philosophical inquiry?
Empirical scientific studies
The nature of knowledge
The definition of justice
The existence of God
What makes philosophical questions challenging to resolve?
They are empirically testable
They are based on personal opinion
They are rarely resolved with certainty
They require consensus
Which of the following is a purpose of philosophy?
To discover truth
To calculate mathematical proofs
To memorize historical facts
To conduct experiments
What can be a positive result of studying philosophy?
Improved physical health
High achievement in other academic areas
Enhanced musical skills
Advanced computer programming abilities
What does the word 'philosophy' mean in Greek?
Love of wisdom
Search for truth
Understanding nature
Study of life
Which of the following is NOT a branch of philosophy?
Logic
Astrophysics
Epistemology
Metaphysics
What do metaphysicians study?
The history of philosophical thought
The principles of right and wrong
The structure of arguments
The nature of things and what causes them
What is the main method of academic philosophy?
Empirical experimentation
Statistical analysis
Ethnographic research
Constructing and evaluating arguments
What does 'value theory' mean in philosophy?
Economic systems
Morality and politics
Linguistic theories
Biological phenomena
Which field was once called 'natural philosophy'?
Natural sciences
Sociology
Psychology
Anthropology
What can't philosophical questions be investigated through?
Historical analysis
Logical reasoning
Purely empirical/scientific means
Philosophical debate
What is the general definition of philosophy?
The analysis of historical events
The exploration of scientific facts
The study of human behavior
The pursuit of wisdom, truth, and knowledge
Which of the following is a philosophical question?
Does causation exist?
How to perform a chemical experiment
The best method to solve an equation in maths
What is truth?
What do epistemologists study?
Knowledge and justified belief
The origins of the universe
Government systems
Artistic expression
What is NOT typically a focus of philosophical inquiry?
Empirical scientific studies
The nature of knowledge
The definition of justice
The existence of God
What makes philosophical questions challenging to resolve?
They are empirically testable
They are based on personal opinion
They are rarely resolved with certainty
They require consensus
Which of the following is a purpose of philosophy?
To discover truth
To calculate mathematical proofs
To memorize historical facts
To conduct experiments
What can be a positive result of studying philosophy?
Improved physical health
High achievement in other academic areas
Enhanced musical skills
Advanced computer programming abilities
What does Aquinas' basic argument suggest about the universe?
The universe can exist by itself without any cause.
The universe was caused by a series of events with no beginning.
A very powerful force, which is God, must have caused the universe.
The universe is a result of a random quantum fluctuation.
According to Aquinas, why does God not need a cause?
Because God is a concept, not a being.
God has always existed and always will — God is eternal.
Because God is not powerful enough to need a cause.
God was caused by another, more powerful entity.
What is a criticism of Aquinas' argument?
It aligns perfectly with the concept of infinite regress.
It proves the existence of God beyond doubt.
It suggests that God does not need a beginning, contradicting the premise that everything must have a cause.
It fully aligns with the principles of quantum physics.
Why do some people agree with the cosmological argument?
Because it aligns with the idea that everything that exists needs a beginning or cause.
Because it supports the idea that the universe could have caused itself.
Because it suggests that the universe does not exist.
Because it denies the possibility of a higher power.
What does the cosmological argument propose as the first uncaused cause?
Quantum fluctuations
God
The Big Bang
A random event
How does Aquinas' argument address the concept of infinite regress?
By suggesting it is a viable explanation for the universe.
By supporting it with quantum physics.
By denying its existence entirely.
By proposing God as the necessary first cause to prevent infinite regress.
What is one reason critics argue against the necessity of a beginning for the universe?
Because the universe is not as complex as Aquinas thought.
Because the universe is a simple concept that doesn't need explanation.
Because the concept of a beginning is too difficult to understand.
Because the universe can be eternal, similar to God.
According to supporters, why is God considered a 'necessary being'?
Because God was created by the universe.
Because God is in a different category to things that are part of the material universe.
Because God is the simplest explanation according to Ockham's razor.
Because God is part of the material universe.
What does science suggest about the universe that supports Aquinas' argument?
That the universe has always been in a steady state.
That the universe is infinite and uncaused.
That the universe had a beginning, e.g., the Big Bang.
That the universe is a result of multiple universes colliding.
Which Philosopher put forward the Cosmological argument?
Anselm
Aquinas
Ayer
Kant
Which Philosopher put forward the Ontological argument for God's existence?
Anselm
Aquinas
Ayer
Kant
