Question 1

Socrates admits that he is not wise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One's ordinary beliefs are philosophical beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Russell claims that thinking about questions that do not admit of definitely correct answers is a way of

Accepted Answer

A)  Angering one's parents. 
B)  Becoming a fool. 
C)  Achieving world peace. 
D)  Breaking free of customary beliefs. 
A)  Angering one's parents. 
B)  Becoming a fool. 
C)  Achieving world peace. 
D)  Breaking free of customary beliefs.

Question 4

Socrates compares himself with a "gadfly" and Athens with a lazy horse. He also claims that for the jury members to put him to death is to harm themselves more than him. What is he trying to say, and do you agree? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Socrates is trying to convey the idea th

Question 5

Take a philosophical question considered somewhere else in this book and explain how it illustrates Russell's view about the value of philosophy.

Accepted Answer

One philosophical question considered in

Question 6

Russell claims that when a question has a definite answer it ceases to be a philosophical question and becomes a part of the sciences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the charges against Socrates? How does he claim to show that they are false?

Accepted Answer

The charges against Socrates were impiet

Question 8

Russel contrasts philosophy with

Accepted Answer

A)  Theology. 
B)  Science. 
C)  Mathematics. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Theology. 
B)  Science. 
C)  Mathematics. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Meletus's self-contradiction is that he claims that Socrates

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a man but not mortal. 
B)  Is both guilty and not guilty. 
C)  Acknowledges no gods and acknowledges gods other than the ones Athens acknowledges. 
D)  Wants to harm himself and does not want to harm himself. 
A)  Is a man but not mortal. 
B)  Is both guilty and not guilty. 
C)  Acknowledges no gods and acknowledges gods other than the ones Athens acknowledges. 
D)  Wants to harm himself and does not want to harm himself.

Question 10

The Beardsleys claim at the beginning of their essay that a reasonable belief is more likely true than one that is not. Is this a philosophical belief? Explore its logical connections to other beliefs they seem to hold and examine what reasons there are to think it true or false. Do they provide any justification for this belief?

Accepted Answer

The Beardsleys' claim that a reasonable

Question 11

Socrates claims that for the jury to sentence him to death is to harm its members more than him because

Accepted Answer

A)  They will accidentally kill themselves instead. 
B)  He is too strong. 
C)  It is unjust. 
D)  They will be invaded. 
A)  They will accidentally kill themselves instead. 
B)  He is too strong. 
C)  It is unjust. 
D)  They will be invaded.

Question 12

Consider the example of contradictory fundamental beliefs, in the paragraph that begins "The third benefit which the study of philosophy can confer…" Explain why belief in free will conflicts with belief in causal laws of nature. Can you resolve the apparent conflict? If so, explain how. If not, explain why not.

Accepted Answer

The belief in free will conflicts with t

Question 13

Which of the following is not a benefit of studying philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarity. 
B)  Reasonableness. 
C)  Fame. 
D)  Consistency. 
A)  Clarity. 
B)  Reasonableness. 
C)  Fame. 
D)  Consistency.

Question 14

Socrates admits that he is wiser than most men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The value of philosophy, according to Russell, lies in goods of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Body. 
B)  Mind. 
C)  Heart. 
D)  Heavens. 
A)  Body. 
B)  Mind. 
C)  Heart. 
D)  Heavens.

Question 16

Philosophical beliefs support many of one's ordinary beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Socrates argues that the values of Athenians are misplaced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A professional philosopher

Accepted Answer

A)  Charges for lessons in public speaking. 
B)  Tries to answer broad, fundamental questions. 
C)  Trains the physicist. 
D)  Must have a beard. 
A)  Charges for lessons in public speaking. 
B)  Tries to answer broad, fundamental questions. 
C)  Trains the physicist. 
D)  Must have a beard.

Question 19

Do the Beardsleys make a good case for the value of the study of philosophy? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The Beardsleys do make a good case for t

Question 20

Socrates obeys the commands of a divine voice in his head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Socrates admits that he is not wise.

One's ordinary beliefs are philosophical beliefs.

Russell claims that thinking about questions that do not admit of definitely correct answers is a way of

Socrates compares himself with a "gadfly" and Athens with a lazy horse. He also claims that for the jury members to put him to death is to harm themselves more than him. What is he trying to say, and do you agree? Explain.

Take a philosophical question considered somewhere else in this book and explain how it illustrates Russell's view about the value of philosophy.

Russell claims that when a question has a definite answer it ceases to be a philosophical question and becomes a part of the sciences.

What are the charges against Socrates? How does he claim to show that they are false?

Russel contrasts philosophy with

Meletus's self-contradiction is that he claims that Socrates

Socrates claims that for the jury to sentence him to death is to harm its members more than him because

Which of the following is not a benefit of studying philosophy?

Socrates admits that he is wiser than most men.

The value of philosophy, according to Russell, lies in goods of the

Philosophical beliefs support many of one's ordinary beliefs.

Socrates argues that the values of Athenians are misplaced.

A professional philosopher

Do the Beardsleys make a good case for the value of the study of philosophy? Explain.

Socrates obeys the commands of a divine voice in his head.

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Exam 1: What Is Philosophy

Socrates admits that he is not wise.

One's ordinary beliefs are philosophical beliefs.

Russell claims that thinking about questions that do not admit of definitely correct answers is a way of

Socrates compares himself with a "gadfly" and Athens with a lazy horse. He also claims that for the jury members to put him to death is to harm themselves more than him. What is he trying to say, and do you agree? Explain.

Take a philosophical question considered somewhere else in this book and explain how it illustrates Russell's view about the value of philosophy.

Russell claims that when a question has a definite answer it ceases to be a philosophical question and becomes a part of the sciences.

What are the charges against Socrates? How does he claim to show that they are false?

Russel contrasts philosophy with

Meletus's self-contradiction is that he claims that Socrates

Socrates claims that for the jury to sentence him to death is to harm its members more than him because

Which of the following is not a benefit of studying philosophy?

Socrates admits that he is wiser than most men.

The value of philosophy, according to Russell, lies in goods of the

Philosophical beliefs support many of one's ordinary beliefs.

Socrates argues that the values of Athenians are misplaced.

A professional philosopher

Do the Beardsleys make a good case for the value of the study of philosophy? Explain.

Socrates obeys the commands of a divine voice in his head.

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