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WorksheetsPhilosophy and Methods of Enquiry
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who of the following were proponents of existentialism?
John Locke and Bertrand Russell
Jean-Paul Sartre
Simone de Beauvoir
Friedrich Nietzsche
The philosophical method of enquiry that asserts that there is no meaning in life is called...
Existentialism
Phenomenology
Nihilism
Empiricism
The philosophical method of enquiry that encourages humans to enjoy life and take personal responsibility for their future is called...
Nihilism
Existentialism
Critical Theory
Postmodernism
The essential concern addressed by existentialism can be regarded as the
discovery of meaning in our personal lives.
search for truth.
understanding of existence.
analysis of society.
Existentialism originated in...
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Two limitations characteristic of existentialism are that...
it can make us too trusting.
it can leave us feeling helpless and angry.
it can lead to nihilism.
it can promote individualism.
Which philosophical method of enquiry identifies the 'Triple-layer of oppression'?
Feminism
African feminism
Existentialism
Critical Theory
The 'Triple-layer of oppression' refers to the combined oppression of...
colonial, patriarchal Western and patriarchal African cultures.
women and children.
the working class.
minorities.
The phrase 'Politics of gender' refers to...
The power relations between males and females.
Gender roles in society.
Feminist movements.
Gender equality.
An important benefit from espousing feminism relates to...
A critical examination of and reflection on our social and family lives.
Empowerment of women.
Gender equality.
Social justice.
Critical theory originated in...
Europe
America
Asia
Africa
A significant characteristic of critical theory is its emphasis on...
radically questioning the existing social, political and economic order.
the importance of tradition.
the role of religion.
the value of science.
'To see things as a whole rather than split it up into parts.' To which philosophy does this statement refer?
Systems theory.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
'The search for truth is concerned with the influence of power structures and relations on human existence.' To which philosophical method of enquiry does this statement refer?
Critical theory.
Empiricism.
Existentialism.
Postmodernism.
Which philosophical method of enquiry focuses on questions about ourselves and the world in which we live?
Phenomenology.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Hermeneutics.
Which philosophical method of enquiry specifically addresses falsity in its various forms?
Phenomenology.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Hermeneutics.
Two of the main proponents of phenomenology are...
Martin Heidegger and Kwame Gyekye.
Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell.
Friedrich Nietzsche and Karl Marx.
Which philosophical method of enquiry is concerned with the interpretations of signs and symbols?
Hermeneutics.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Which philosophical method of enquiry focuses specifically on literature, art, music, poetry and craft?
Hermeneutics.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
'A person's happiness is linked with his/her own creativity and cultural context.' To which philosophy does this statement refer?
Hermeneutics.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Which philosophical position claims to make us more tolerant of others?
Hermeneutics.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Which three of the following ideas does hermeneutics propagate?
encourages listening and observing.
encourages dialogue.
individual meaning is important.
the importance of tradition.
Which philosophy has dominated Western society during the last two centuries?
Modernism.
Postmodernism.
Existentialism.
Critical theory.
What philosophical method of enquiry is based on the notion that science has benefited and will continue to benefit the human race?
Modernism.
Postmodernism.
Empiricism.
Critical theory.
Which philosophy emerged as a response to the bewildering world of technology and virtual reality?
Postmodernism.
Modernism.
Existentialism.
Critical theory.
The methods of enquiry used by postmodernism include...
Hermeneutics and phenomenology.
Critical theory and existentialism.
Empiricism and modernism.
Linguistic analysis and logic.
In its search for the truth postmodernism focuses on..
the influence of power structures on human existence.
the importance of individual experience.
the role of science.
the analysis of society.
The essential problem addressed by postmodernism relates to...
The need to rethink our belief in science and technology.
The importance of tradition.
The role of religion.
The analysis of society.
Postmodernism originated in...
Europe and the United States of America.
Asia and Africa.
South America.
Australia.
The philosophy that concentrates on trying to find the exact meaning of words is known as...
Linguistic analysis.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Linguistic analysis was based on the thinking of...
Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell.
Friedrich Nietzsche and Karl Marx.
Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
Martin Heidegger and Kwame Gyekye.
_____ claims that almost all philosophical problems can be dispensed off once their underlying linguistic basis is exposed.
Linguistic analysis.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Linguistic analysis is concerned with the following question...
what is the meaning of this word or sentence.
how do we know something is true?
what is the role of language?
how do we communicate?
What did the philosophical movement that focused on linguistic analysis also focus on?
Logic
Existentialism
Critical theory
Phenomenology
Symbolic logic is used to express any statement that is...
True/false by definition.
Subjective.
Ambiguous.
Complex.
What method of enquiry in philosophy asserts that our experience is the basis of all knowledge?
Empiricism.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
What is the origin of empiricism?
British and American philosophy.
European philosophy.
Asian philosophy.
African philosophy.
Which philosophy is concerned with establishing the truth by means of scientific testing?
Empiricism
Critical theory
Existentialism
Phenomenology
Linguistic analysis, logical symbolism and empiricism form the philosophy known as...
Logical empiricism
Critical theory
Existentialism
Phenomenology
What is logical empiricism also known as?
Logical positivism.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
What is the aim of logic in philosophy?
to arrive at the basic structure of truth.
to analyze language.
to question existence.
to establish facts.
According to empiricism, how do we use our senses and experience in everyday life?
to check and establish facts.
to question existence.
to analyze language.
to establish truth.
What theory is based on the empirical belief that what is true is confirmed or disproved off by a sense of experience?
Modern science.
Critical theory.
Existentialism.
Phenomenology.
Empiricists ask the following question...
how do I know that something is true?
what is the meaning of life?
how do we communicate?
what is existence?
People who promote empiricism tend to be critical of...
religion and ideologies like Marxism.
science.
philosophy.
art.
For empiricism, two of the most important sources of truth are...
senses and the direct experience.
tradition and authority.
science and religion.
philosophy and logic.
Which of the following is an advantage in using logical empiricism?
it helps us think more logically.
it promotes tradition.
it questions existence.
it establishes facts.
Logical empiricism, as a method of enquiry, is concerned with...
the meaning of lived reality.
the analysis of society.
the role of science.
the importance of tradition.
According to logical empiricism, the term 'education' would refer mainly to help learners...
think clearly and solve problems
analyze language
question existence
establish facts
Logical empiricism originated in...
Britain and the United States of America.
Europe.
Asia.
Africa.
