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Philosophy Reviewer

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to this method of philosophizing, an objective statement is factual; it has a definite correspondence to reality, independent of anyone's feelings or biases.

a)

Existentialism

b)

Analytic Tradition

c)

Phenomenology

d)

Postmodernism

2.

It is traditionally defined as the study of the laws of thought or correct reasoning, and is usually understood in terms of inferences or arguments.

a)

Logic

b)

Critical Thinking

c)

Discernment

d)

Intellect

3.

The term critical came from this Greek word meaning "able to judge or discern."

(a)  

4.

A statement that can be proven from evidence such as fact, reliable source, or expert opinion.

a)

Personal testimony

b)

Affidavit

c)

Factual claim

d)

Opinion

5.

It is a view in the philosophy of mind that mental phenomena are non-physical.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Cogito Ergo Sum

c)

Phenomena meaning "appearance"

d)

Mind-Body Dualism

6.

What soul virtue does the stomach possess?

(a)  

7.

This is God's ultimate law, governing the universe.

a)

Divine Law

b)

Human Law

c)

Eternal Law

d)

Natural Law

8.

The father of modern philosophy

(a)  

9.

It is the statement that the evidence is claimed to support or imply.

a)

Factual Statement

b)

Assertion

c)

Premise

d)

Conclusion

10.
  • "Since the class has no questions concerning the topics discussed in class; therefore, the class must be ready for the test." What fallacy is this?

a)

Argumentum ad misericordiam

b)

Argumentum ad baculum

c)

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

d)

Argumentum ad populum

11.

The cave according to Plato depicts -

a)

The World of Ideas

b)

The World of Gods

c)

The World of the Abyss

d)

The World of Senses

12.

Which of the following reminds us of something important about the process of choosing?

a)

Whenever we choose, we give up something.

b)

Making a choice is philosophical.

c)

Making a choice is an expression of freedom.

d)

When we choose, we get what we want.

13.

An example of this fallacy is: 'Yesterday I ate blackberries, and today I have a stomach ache. The blackberries must have caused this stomach ache.

(a)  

14.

The famous quote "We are our choices" came from a well-known philosopher, St. Thomas Aquinas.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

An idea remains an idea and will never realize unless it is translated into action. What aspect of the intellect or reasoning enables a person's ideas be translated into action?

a)

reasoning

b)

behavior

c)

ego

d)

will

16.

The eternal law meant that human beings have inherent inclination for preservation of life. Any action then that violates this principle is a choice that is not good and is evil.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

It is the cognitive process by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action.

a)

Volition

b)

Rationalizing

c)

Critical Thinking

d)

Action

18.

It is an important element in determining the nature and quality of one’s actions.

(a)  

19.

According to Descartes, the powers of the mind is limitless, it can never be contained.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Plato likened the human person to a -

(a)