Question 1

A philosophical question is usually quite general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Socrates thinks that he should be given free meals for the rest of his life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Continue the line of questioning in either Dialogue I or Dialogue II by analyzing the meaning of a basic philosophical term.

Accepted Answer

What is the concept of free will and how

Question 5

Plato is in the audience at the trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A reasonable belief

Accepted Answer

A)  is a belief that many people have. 
B)  is a belief that no one else has. 
C)  is a belief that supports many other beliefs. 
D)  is a belief for which a good reason can be given. 
A)  is a belief that many people have. 
B)  is a belief that no one else has. 
C)  is a belief that supports many other beliefs. 
D)  is a belief for which a good reason can be given.

Question 7

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 8

A philosophical question is usually quite vague.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Crito wants Socrates to escape from jail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Socrates has two daughters and a grown son.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why doesn't Socrates want to postpone drinking the hemlock?

Accepted Answer

Socrates does not want to postpone drink

Question 12

Why does Socrates say that he is not afraid of death? Why is he hopeful that death is good? What do you think about what he says?

Accepted Answer

Socrates says that he is not afraid of d

A philosophical question is usually quite general.

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

Socrates thinks that he should be given free meals for the rest of his life.

Continue the line of questioning in either Dialogue I or Dialogue II by analyzing the meaning of a basic philosophical term.

Plato is in the audience at the trial.

A reasonable belief

A philosophical question is usually quite vague.

Crito wants Socrates to escape from jail.

Socrates has two daughters and a grown son.

Why doesn't Socrates want to postpone drinking the hemlock?

Why does Socrates say that he is not afraid of death? Why is he hopeful that death is good? What do you think about what he says?

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Exam 1: The Nature of Philosophy

A philosophical question is usually quite general.

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

Socrates thinks that he should be given free meals for the rest of his life.

Continue the line of questioning in either Dialogue I or Dialogue II by analyzing the meaning of a basic philosophical term.

Plato is in the audience at the trial.

A reasonable belief

A philosophical question is usually quite vague.

Crito wants Socrates to escape from jail.

Socrates has two daughters and a grown son.

Why doesn't Socrates want to postpone drinking the hemlock?

Why does Socrates say that he is not afraid of death? Why is he hopeful that death is good? What do you think about what he says?

Reasoning

Knowledge

Reality

Religion

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

The Good Life

Filters