WorksheetsIntro to Philosophy Quiz Fall 2025
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
The term "philosophy" means,
love of wisdom
exploration of science
love of life
study of Thought
During a class discussion, Maya wondered about the focus of epistemological inquiry.
the interpretation of cultural artifacts
data, observations and conclusions
Encouraging meditation for spiritual growth
Ensuring ethical values and believes
When a student looks at a painting and interprets it as “sad,” they are demonstrating:
Sensation—the raw data from the eyes
Perception—the interpretation of sensory input
Intuition—emotional awareness without reasoning
Cognition—logical problem-solving
A government is debating whether it should censor works of art considered offensive. What are the two branches of philosophy that would be most relevant to analyze this question?
Epistemology and Politics
Political Philosophy and Aesthetics
Logic and Metaphysics
Epistemology and Politics
A company pays men and women differently for the same job. From an ethical perspective, which principle is being violated?
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Loyalty
Applying Maslow’s hierarchy, a person seeking self-expression through art is fulfilling:
Basic needs
Safety needs
Belonging needs
Self-actualization
Axiology is the branch of philosophy
Rationalism
Ethics and Aesthetics
Logic alone
Faith
A student says: “Philosophy helps me understand how everything — nature, people, and values — connect.” Which type of thinking does this describe?
Partial thinking
Holistic thinking
Logical positivism
Abstract reasoning
Socrates always asked questions like, “What is justice?” or “What is goodness?” What was his goal?
To win debates
To help others discover truth through questioning
To gather facts
To create myths
A scientist tests water repeatedly before concluding it boils at 100°C. This way of knowing is called:
Rationalism
Empiricism
Idealism
Dualism
When we ask, “Can science explain the soul?” we are exploring:
Political philosophy
The relationship between science, religion, and philosophy
Aesthetic theory
Metaphysical ethics
Freud said that dreams reveal parts of our mind we don’t consciously know. These hidden parts belong to the:
Conscious mind
Preconscious mind
Unconscious mind
Logical mind
When an artist paints to express deep emotions, which level of Maslow’s pyramid is reached?
Safety
Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
How does philosophy contribute to society?
Philosophy focuses on abstract concepts with no application in the real world.
Philosophy promotes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and dialogue.
Philosophy is concerned with historical texts
Philosophy discourages open dialogue and promotes dogmatism.
A scientist claims reality is nothing more than electrical impulses interpreted by the brain. What philosophical perspectives would be necessary to evaluate this claim?
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Value and Logic
Aesthetics and Logic
Which of the following elements is an example of the superego in action?
Feeling guilty for having lied.
Feeling proud of having cheated.
Justifying a mistake to avoid blame.
Memory
A sports team creates a strong sense of unity and support among its members. Which level of Maslow's hierarchy is most directly satisfied in this scenario?
Love and belonging
Safety needs
Self-actualization
Physiological needs
A good example of metaphysics
Why do we exist?
Solving a mathematical equation
The study of the history of sports.
Research methods
Which of the following elements is an example of preconscious thought?
Solving a complex math problem in your head.
Completely forgetting the name of a friend.
Daydreaming about vacations.
The name of your first-grade teacher,
A study aims to find a measurable relationship between eating chocolate and levels of happiness by collecting numerical data on both variables and using statistical analysis is an example of..
Criticism
Positivism
Rationalism
Empiricism
Modern philosophy’s focus on the “here and now” mainly shows:
A rejection of metaphysics
A shift from traditional dogma to human experience
A denial of past philosophical thought
A renewed interest in religion.
Descartes’ statement “I think, therefore I am” best illustrates:
The supremacy of faith over reason
The rationalist belief that thought confirms existence
The empiricist reliance on observation
The existential idea of freedom
A materialist would explain emotions as:
Products of divine influence
Illusions created by the mind
Physical processes in the brain
Expressions of the soul
When discussing whether artificial intelligence can “exist” as a being, a philosopher is engaging in:
Aesthetic inquiry
Ontology
Empiricism
Logic
Remembering how to play the piano even after years without practice illustrates:
Declarative memory
Procedural memory
Episodic memory
Working memory
