Question 1

Explain and contrast the theories of knowledge of rationalism and empiricism.

Accepted Answer

Rationalism and empiricism are two contr

Question 2

According to Jaggar, the neglect of emotion began with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise of Western philosophy 
B)  the dominance of male philosophers 
C)  the influence of psychotherapy 
D)  the rise of modern science 
A)  the rise of Western philosophy 
B)  the dominance of male philosophers 
C)  the influence of psychotherapy 
D)  the rise of modern science

Question 3

Empiricism is the position that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is an external world 
B)  knowledge derives from experience 
C)  ordinary people can arrive at the truth 
D)  philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge 
A)  there is an external world 
B)  knowledge derives from experience 
C)  ordinary people can arrive at the truth 
D)  philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge

Question 4

Describe the metaphysical views of the pre-Socratic philosophers. What did Socrates learn from them?

Accepted Answer

The pre-Socratic philosophers were a gro

Question 5

George Berkeley denied the existence of matter because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  he thought that matter is illusory 
B)  he did not think our senses are reliable 
C)  he thought that there is nothing non-mental 
D)  he thought that people are deceived in thinking so 
A)  he thought that matter is illusory 
B)  he did not think our senses are reliable 
C)  he thought that there is nothing non-mental 
D)  he thought that people are deceived in thinking so

Question 6

Explain and give examples of each of Aristotle's four varieties of causation.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's four varieties of causation

Question 7

What does it mean to say that our minds "create" an intelligible world? To what extent do you think this is so?

Accepted Answer

Saying that our minds "create" an intell

Question 8

Alison Jaggar's main contention about the deficiency of most philosophy is that it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is methodologically improper 
B)  totally neglects the emotions 
C)  is not on subjects that most women care about 
D)  does not explore issues related to the human person 
A)  is methodologically improper 
B)  totally neglects the emotions 
C)  is not on subjects that most women care about 
D)  does not explore issues related to the human person

Question 9

Locke believed that rationalism is false because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  there are many things that we cannot know 
B)  he disbelieved in the existence of universal ideas 
C)  people disagree about a great many things 
D)  he believed it was always possible to show that knowledge arises from experience 
A)  there are many things that we cannot know 
B)  he disbelieved in the existence of universal ideas 
C)  people disagree about a great many things 
D)  he believed it was always possible to show that knowledge arises from experience

Question 10

Leibniz believed that the mind _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  has innate knowledge 
B)  has innate tendencies 
C)  learns everything by experience 
D)  is a blank slate at birth 
A)  has innate knowledge 
B)  has innate tendencies 
C)  learns everything by experience 
D)  is a blank slate at birth

Question 11

Explain hylomorphism. How did Aristotle's hylomorphism differ from Plato's theory of
forms?

Accepted Answer

Hylomorphism is a philosophical theory d

Explain and contrast the theories of knowledge of rationalism and empiricism.

According to Jaggar, the neglect of emotion began with _____.

Empiricism is the position that _____.

Describe the metaphysical views of the pre-Socratic philosophers. What did Socrates learn from them?

George Berkeley denied the existence of matter because _____.

Explain and give examples of each of Aristotle's four varieties of causation.

What does it mean to say that our minds "create" an intelligible world? To what extent do you think this is so?

Alison Jaggar's main contention about the deficiency of most philosophy is that it _____.

Locke believed that rationalism is false because _____.

Leibniz believed that the mind _____.

Explain hylomorphism. How did Aristotle's hylomorphism differ from Plato's theory of forms?

What Is Philosophy Thinking Philosophically About Life

What Is the Philosophers Way Socrates and the Examined Life

Who Are You Consciousness, Identity, and the Self

Are You Free Freedom and Determinism

How Can We Know the Nature of Reality Philosophical Foundations

Is There a Spiritual Reality Exploring the Philosophy of Religion

Are There Moral Truths Thinking About Ethics

What Are Right Actions Constructing an Ethical Theory

What Is Social Justice Creating a Just State

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Exam 6: What Is Real What Is True Further Explorations

Explain and contrast the theories of knowledge of rationalism and empiricism.

According to Jaggar, the neglect of emotion began with _____.

Empiricism is the position that _____.

Describe the metaphysical views of the pre-Socratic philosophers. What did Socrates learn from them?

George Berkeley denied the existence of matter because _____.

Explain and give examples of each of Aristotle's four varieties of causation.

What does it mean to say that our minds "create" an intelligible world? To what extent do you think this is so?

Alison Jaggar's main contention about the deficiency of most philosophy is that it _____.

Locke believed that rationalism is false because _____.

Leibniz believed that the mind _____.

Explain hylomorphism. How did Aristotle's hylomorphism differ from Plato's theory of forms?

What Is Philosophy Thinking Philosophically About Life

What Is the Philosophers Way Socrates and the Examined Life

Who Are You Consciousness, Identity, and the Self

Are You Free Freedom and Determinism

How Can We Know the Nature of Reality Philosophical Foundations

Is There a Spiritual Reality Exploring the Philosophy of Religion

Are There Moral Truths Thinking About Ethics

What Are Right Actions Constructing an Ethical Theory

What Is Social Justice Creating a Just State

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