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Social Science & Philosophy Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

The word "philosophy" is derived from which Greek words?

a)

Philos (friend) and logos (logic)

b)

Philos (love) and sophia (wisdom)

c)

Philos (thought) and logos (reason)

d)

Sophos (wise) and logos (discourse)

2.

Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the theory of knowledge?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ethics

c)

Epistemology

d)

Axiology

3.

Pythagoras described himself as:

a)

A wise man (sophos)

b)

A lover of wisdom (philosophos)

c)

A seeker of truth (aletheia)

d)

A teacher of knowledge (didaskalos)

4.

What does axiology primarily study?

a)

The nature of existence

b)

The methods of scientific inquiry

c)

Values, including ethics and aesthetics

d)

The origins of the universe

5.

Which school of philosophy emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility?

a)

Utilitarianism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Taoism

6.

The study of beauty and art is known as (a)   , a subfield of axiology.

7.

Metaphysics is primarily concerned with the nature of (a)   , existence, and being.

8.

The branch of philosophy that examines moral principles governing right and wrong is called (a)   .

9.

________ is a branch of philosophy that explores the methods, ethics, and implications of scientific discovery.

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10.

The (a)   argument is often used in the philosophy of religion to support the existence of God by appealing to the design and order of the universe.

11.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphysical question?

a)

What makes a painting beautiful?

b)

How do humans acquire knowledge?

c)

Does free will exist?

d)

What ethical principles govern human rights?

12.

Which philosopher is associated with the idea that philosophy is a continuous pursuit of wisdom rather than a final attainment?

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Socrates

13.

In ethics, the study of actions and their consequences is most closely associated with which school of thought?

a)

Existentialism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Utilitarianism

d)

Aesthetics

14.

The branch of philosophy that studies educational practices and principles is called ________.

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15.

The ________ branch of philosophy focuses on human nature, purpose, and existence, exploring questions like "What makes life meaningful?"

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