Question 1

For Francis Fukuyama,

Accepted Answer

A)   History of progressing more rapidly
B)   The price if progress has risen
C)   History is no longer progressing
D)   The end of the world is near C

Question 2

Do you believe that we can find the meaning of life in human progress? What does your answer to this question tell you about (a) your views on the question of whether morality is objective or subjective, or (b) your views on the question of whether we can know anything about the external world.

Accepted Answer

I believe that the meaning of life cannot solely be found in human progress. While progress and advancement can bring fulfillment and purpose, I think that the meaning of life is a complex and multifaceted concept that goes beyond just human achievements. It involves personal growth, relationships, spirituality, and a sense of fulfillment that transcends material success.

In relation to the question of whether morality is objective or subjective, my belief that the meaning of life is not solely found in human progress suggests that I lean towards the view that morality is subjective. I believe that individuals and cultures have their own unique values and beliefs, and that there is not a universal, objective standard for morality.

As for the question of whether we can know anything about the external world, my belief in the multifaceted nature of the meaning of life suggests that I also believe that we can know something about the external world. While our understanding may be limited and influenced by our subjective experiences, I think that through observation, exploration, and critical thinking, we can gain knowledge and insights about the world around us.

Question 3

Kierkegaard described three lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Do you believe that there are limits on subjective meaning? Are there certain activities that are objectively pointless, even if someone values them highly? If you believe that there are such limits on subjective meaning, explain how we can determine them. If you believe that there are not, would you say that a person who was delusional could have a meaningful life?

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The answer of Do you believe that there are limits...

Question 5

One proponent of the theistic response to the question of whether life has meaning is

Accepted Answer

A)   Sartre
B)   Heidegger
C)   Aquinas
D)   Aristotle

Question 6

How can we understand the question "What is the meaning of life?"? Which way of understanding this question do you think is the most defensible, and why?

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The answer of How can we understand the question "What...

Question 7

R.M. Hare argues that nihilism is mistaken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rudolf Carnap endorsed:

Accepted Answer

A)   Pragmatism
B)   Idealism
C)   Antirealism
D)   Logical positivism

Question 9

Kai Nielsen claims that

Accepted Answer

A)   The theistic response makes an illogical jump.
B)   The theistic response is correct
C)   The theistic responses affirms the consequent
D)   The theistic response needs modification only

Question 10

Hegel called the modern nations the ____________________ nations.

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The answer of Hegel called the modern nations the ____________________...

Question 11

Oswald Spengler believed that the West was in decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Schopenhauer held that all good things are ____________________.

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The answer of Schopenhauer held that all good things are...

Question 13

The ____________________ ____________________, such as Ayer and Carnap, held that the question of whether life has any meaning was itself meaningless.

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The answer of The ____________________ ____________________, such as Ayer and...

Question 14

The ____________________ response to the question of what the meaning of life is led Tolstoy out of his depression.

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The answer of The ____________________ response to the question of...

Question 15

Aquinas's view can be called the ____________________ response to the question of meaning.

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The answer of Aquinas's view can be called the ____________________...

Question 16

Richard Taylor believes that life has no meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Karl Marx denied that history showed progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ has argued that history is no longer progressing towards any goal.

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The answer of ____________________ has argued that history is no...

Question 19

Marx held that progress was

Accepted Answer

A)   Illusory
B)   Necessary
C)   Economic
D)   Social

Question 20

What did Hegel argue?

Accepted Answer

A)   That history was bunk
B)   That history was irrelevant to philosophy
C)   That history shows progress
D)   That those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it.

Exam 9: Postscript: the Meaning of Life

For Francis Fukuyama,

Do you believe that we can find the meaning of life in human progress? What does your answer to this question tell you about (a) your views on the question of whether morality is objective or subjective, or (b) your views on the question of whether we can know anything about the external world.

Kierkegaard described three lifestyles.

One proponent of the theistic response to the question of whether life has meaning is

How can we understand the question "What is the meaning of life?"? Which way of understanding this question do you think is the most defensible, and why?

R.M. Hare argues that nihilism is mistaken.

Rudolf Carnap endorsed:

Kai Nielsen claims that

Hegel called the modern nations the ____________________ nations.

Oswald Spengler believed that the West was in decline.

Schopenhauer held that all good things are ____________________.

The , such as Ayer and Carnap, held that the question of whether life has any meaning was itself meaningless.

The ____________________ response to the question of what the meaning of life is led Tolstoy out of his depression.

Aquinas's view can be called the ____________________ response to the question of meaning.

Richard Taylor believes that life has no meaning.

Karl Marx denied that history showed progress.

____________________ has argued that history is no longer progressing towards any goal.

Marx held that progress was

What did Hegel argue?