Question 1

Which of the following isn't an argument that Churchland considers against eliminative materialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introspection reveals the existence of pains, beliefs, and desires, so it must be false 
B)  It cannot be coherently asserted, because doing so expresses a belief 
C)  It exaggerates the defects of folk psychology and underplays its successes 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Introspection reveals the existence of pains, beliefs, and desires, so it must be false 
B)  It cannot be coherently asserted, because doing so expresses a belief 
C)  It exaggerates the defects of folk psychology and underplays its successes 
D)  None of the above

Question 2

According to Fischer, _______ is necessary for someone to be moral responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong reason-responsiveness 
B)  A fit between high-order preferences and those that move one to action 
C)  Weak reason-responsiveness 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Strong reason-responsiveness 
B)  A fit between high-order preferences and those that move one to action 
C)  Weak reason-responsiveness 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Searle argues that the Turing test is an invalid way to determine whether something shows understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For eliminative materialists, folk psychology . . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a misrepresentation of our internal states and activities. 
B)  Is an incomplete representation of our internal states and activities. 
C)  Is a perfect representation of our internal states and activities. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Is a misrepresentation of our internal states and activities. 
B)  Is an incomplete representation of our internal states and activities. 
C)  Is a perfect representation of our internal states and activities. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

What problem is the notion of a "quasi-memory" supposed to solve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schechtman's dilemma 
B)  The problem of personal identity 
C)  The problem of distinguishing real and apparent memories 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Schechtman's dilemma 
B)  The problem of personal identity 
C)  The problem of distinguishing real and apparent memories 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

What, roughly, is behaviorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The view that we are composed of a mind and a body 
B)  The view that we are simply physical and chemical processes 
C)  The view that the mind is simply part of physical behavior 
D)  The view that the mind is an inner principle 
A)  The view that we are composed of a mind and a body 
B)  The view that we are simply physical and chemical processes 
C)  The view that the mind is simply part of physical behavior 
D)  The view that the mind is an inner principle

Question 7

Fischer holds that an agent can be morally responsible for a neutral act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ronald Dworkin argues that Alzheimer's patients are still capable of forming new critical interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dennett rejects physicalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Schechtman takes her circularity argument to apply to what sorts of mental states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memories 
B)  Intentions 
C)  Desires 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Memories 
B)  Intentions 
C)  Desires 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the "robot reply" to Searle's thought experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  We only attribute understanding to people because of their behavior, so we should for machines too 
B)  While the individual in the room doesn't understand the story, the system she's a part of does 
C)  There would be understanding if we put the system into a mechanism that walked around, perceiving 
D)  None of the above 
A)  We only attribute understanding to people because of their behavior, so we should for machines too 
B)  While the individual in the room doesn't understand the story, the system she's a part of does 
C)  There would be understanding if we put the system into a mechanism that walked around, perceiving 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Jaworska argues that current brain science suggests that the emotional centers aren't as important to valuing as Dworkin thinks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All memories are q-memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Turing, what is the idea behind computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  To stimulate our minds by offering various digital tasks 
B)  Turing explicitly states that there is no idea behind computers 
C)  To be able to carry out any operations that could be done by a human computer 
D)  To improve the world by allowing us to more efficiently accomplish various tasks 
A)  To stimulate our minds by offering various digital tasks 
B)  Turing explicitly states that there is no idea behind computers 
C)  To be able to carry out any operations that could be done by a human computer 
D)  To improve the world by allowing us to more efficiently accomplish various tasks

Question 15

Brittleness is an example of a disposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What does Frankfurt mean when he uses the term "second-order volition"?

Accepted Answer

A)  One has a second-order volition when they want a certain desire to be one's will 
B)  One has a second-order volition when they want to have a certain desire 
C)  One has a second-order volition when they want something 
D)  None of the above 
A)  One has a second-order volition when they want a certain desire to be one's will 
B)  One has a second-order volition when they want to have a certain desire 
C)  One has a second-order volition when they want something 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Velleman argues that we must adopt presentism in order to rid ourselves of the illusion that we're enduring selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is meant by the "principle of alternate possibilities"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The principle that a person is only morally responsible if she could've done otherwise 
B)  The principle that one can be responsible even if one couldn't have done otherwise 
C)  The principle that alternate possibilities are necessary for free will 
D)  None of the above 
A)  The principle that a person is only morally responsible if she could've done otherwise 
B)  The principle that one can be responsible even if one couldn't have done otherwise 
C)  The principle that alternate possibilities are necessary for free will 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

For Parfit, there are important differences between the identity of a nation and the identity of a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Schechtman thinks that the only worthwhile philosophical account of personal identity is one that offers a non-circular reduction of the concept to more basic notions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following isn't an argument that Churchland considers against eliminative materialism?

According to Fischer, _______ is necessary for someone to be moral responsibility.

Searle argues that the Turing test is an invalid way to determine whether something shows understanding.

For eliminative materialists, folk psychology . . .

What problem is the notion of a "quasi-memory" supposed to solve?

What, roughly, is behaviorism?

Fischer holds that an agent can be morally responsible for a neutral act.

Ronald Dworkin argues that Alzheimer's patients are still capable of forming new critical interests.

Dennett rejects physicalism.

Schechtman takes her circularity argument to apply to what sorts of mental states?

Which of the following best describes the "robot reply" to Searle's thought experiment?

Jaworska argues that current brain science suggests that the emotional centers aren't as important to valuing as Dworkin thinks.

All memories are q-memories.

According to Turing, what is the idea behind computers?

Brittleness is an example of a disposition.

What does Frankfurt mean when he uses the term "second-order volition"?

Velleman argues that we must adopt presentism in order to rid ourselves of the illusion that we're enduring selves.

What is meant by the "principle of alternate possibilities"?

For Parfit, there are important differences between the identity of a nation and the identity of a person.

Schechtman thinks that the only worthwhile philosophical account of personal identity is one that offers a non-circular reduction of the concept to more basic notions.

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Exam 4: Minds, Bodies, and Persons

Which of the following isn't an argument that Churchland considers against eliminative materialism?

According to Fischer, _______ is necessary for someone to be moral responsibility.

Searle argues that the Turing test is an invalid way to determine whether something shows understanding.

For eliminative materialists, folk psychology . . .

What problem is the notion of a "quasi-memory" supposed to solve?

What, roughly, is behaviorism?

Fischer holds that an agent can be morally responsible for a neutral act.

Ronald Dworkin argues that Alzheimer's patients are still capable of forming new critical interests.

Dennett rejects physicalism.

Schechtman takes her circularity argument to apply to what sorts of mental states?

Which of the following best describes the "robot reply" to Searle's thought experiment?

Jaworska argues that current brain science suggests that the emotional centers aren't as important to valuing as Dworkin thinks.

All memories are q-memories.

According to Turing, what is the idea behind computers?

Brittleness is an example of a disposition.

What does Frankfurt mean when he uses the term "second-order volition"?

Velleman argues that we must adopt presentism in order to rid ourselves of the illusion that we're enduring selves.

What is meant by the "principle of alternate possibilities"?

For Parfit, there are important differences between the identity of a nation and the identity of a person.

Schechtman thinks that the only worthwhile philosophical account of personal identity is one that offers a non-circular reduction of the concept to more basic notions.

Philosophy

God and Evil

Knowledge and Reality

Ethics and Society

Existential Issues

Filters