Question 1

What does Socrates mean when he says that "an unexamined life is no life for a human being to live"? Do you agree? Explain.

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When Socrates says that "an unexamined l

Question 2

A reasonable belief is logically justifiable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The study of philosophy

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A)  Increases the range of things one considers possible. 
B)  Increases one's IQ. 
C)  Increases one's credulity. 
D)  Increases one's ability to win lawsuits. 
A)  Increases the range of things one considers possible. 
B)  Increases one's IQ. 
C)  Increases one's credulity. 
D)  Increases one's ability to win lawsuits.

Question 4

Socrates suggests that he be sentenced to

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A)  Free meals for life. 
B)  Exile. 
C)  Death. 
D)  A new trial. 
A)  Free meals for life. 
B)  Exile. 
C)  Death. 
D)  A new trial.

Question 5

Socrates claims to be on a divine mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A reasonable belief

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A)  Is a belief for which a good reason can be given. 
B)  Is logically justifiable. 
C)  Has a better chance of being of being true than a belief that is not reasonable. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Is a belief for which a good reason can be given. 
B)  Is logically justifiable. 
C)  Has a better chance of being of being true than a belief that is not reasonable. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Russell claims that the "practical" person

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A)  Is really not practical. 
B)  Misses the value of the sciences. 
C)  Is concerned only with material goods. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Is really not practical. 
B)  Misses the value of the sciences. 
C)  Is concerned only with material goods. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

To explore a belief is to

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A)  Consider its truth. 
B)  Assume its truth and consider its logical connections with other beliefs. 
C)  Consider its popularity. 
D)  Assume it is false and consider the impact on one's other beliefs. 
A)  Consider its truth. 
B)  Assume its truth and consider its logical connections with other beliefs. 
C)  Consider its popularity. 
D)  Assume it is false and consider the impact on one's other beliefs.

Question 9

According to the formal charges brought against him, Socrates is guilty of

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A)  Corrupting the young. 
B)  Turning the weaker argument into the stronger. 
C)  Failing to acknowledge the gods of Athens. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  Corrupting the young. 
B)  Turning the weaker argument into the stronger. 
C)  Failing to acknowledge the gods of Athens. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 10

According to Russell, philosophy is to be studied for the sake of finding definite answers to one's questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On Russell's view, our personal aims are valuable because they restrict our pursuit of answers to philosophical questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In what way does Socrates admit that he is wiser than others? How does this relate to what he says about the fear of death?

Accepted Answer

Socrates admits that he is wiser than ot

Question 13

Socrates thinks that wealth is without value.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All fundamental beliefs are reasonable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The jury is persuaded by Socrates' arguments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Perhaps the chief value of philosophy, according to Russell, is found in the greatness of the objects which it contemplates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why does Russell think that the "practical" person has got things wrong about the value of philosophy? Do you agree?

Accepted Answer

Russell believes that the "practical" pe

Question 18

Socrates claims that if he is put to death, Athens will harm itself more than it harms him.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Socrates hopes that death is a good thing because it is

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A)  An opportunity to examine many great people. 
B)  Like a deep sleep. 
C)  Intensely pleasurable. 
D)  Both a and 
A)  An opportunity to examine many great people. 
B)  Like a deep sleep. 
C)  Intensely pleasurable. 
D)  Both a and

Question 20

Philosophical thinking begins from ordinary beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What does Socrates mean when he says that "an unexamined life is no life for a human being to live"? Do you agree? Explain.

A reasonable belief is logically justifiable.

The study of philosophy

Socrates suggests that he be sentenced to

Socrates claims to be on a divine mission.

A reasonable belief

Russell claims that the "practical" person

To explore a belief is to

According to the formal charges brought against him, Socrates is guilty of

According to Russell, philosophy is to be studied for the sake of finding definite answers to one's questions.

On Russell's view, our personal aims are valuable because they restrict our pursuit of answers to philosophical questions.

In what way does Socrates admit that he is wiser than others? How does this relate to what he says about the fear of death?

Socrates thinks that wealth is without value.

All fundamental beliefs are reasonable.

The jury is persuaded by Socrates' arguments.

Perhaps the chief value of philosophy, according to Russell, is found in the greatness of the objects which it contemplates.

Why does Russell think that the "practical" person has got things wrong about the value of philosophy? Do you agree?

Socrates claims that if he is put to death, Athens will harm itself more than it harms him.

Socrates hopes that death is a good thing because it is

Philosophical thinking begins from ordinary beliefs.

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Exam 1: What Is Philosophy

What does Socrates mean when he says that "an unexamined life is no life for a human being to live"? Do you agree? Explain.

A reasonable belief is logically justifiable.

The study of philosophy

Socrates suggests that he be sentenced to

Socrates claims to be on a divine mission.

A reasonable belief

Russell claims that the "practical" person

To explore a belief is to

According to the formal charges brought against him, Socrates is guilty of

According to Russell, philosophy is to be studied for the sake of finding definite answers to one's questions.

On Russell's view, our personal aims are valuable because they restrict our pursuit of answers to philosophical questions.

In what way does Socrates admit that he is wiser than others? How does this relate to what he says about the fear of death?

Socrates thinks that wealth is without value.

All fundamental beliefs are reasonable.

The jury is persuaded by Socrates' arguments.

Perhaps the chief value of philosophy, according to Russell, is found in the greatness of the objects which it contemplates.

Why does Russell think that the "practical" person has got things wrong about the value of philosophy? Do you agree?

Socrates claims that if he is put to death, Athens will harm itself more than it harms him.

Socrates hopes that death is a good thing because it is

Philosophical thinking begins from ordinary beliefs.

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters