Question 1

According to Zagzebski, how do we feel about surprises?

Accepted Answer

A)  We prefer being able to predict the world, especially in the domains we care about. 
B)  We prefer being able to predict some areas, but like surprises in the domains we care about. 
C)  We enjoy surprises because they show us where our false beliefs are. 
D)  We enjoy surprises because they are challenging and exciting.

Question 2

On what grounds does Russell think our experience of the external world can be reasonably doubted? Do you agree? Explain.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Why does Strawson think that there cannot be a justification of induction? Do you agree?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why does Strawson think that there cannot...

Question 4

Synthetic a priori judgments are required for us to acquire new knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Strawson argues that there is no justification of induction because

Accepted Answer

A)  It is deductively invalid. 
B)  We are not smart enough. 
C)  There is no alternative means of justifying it other than by the inductive method. 
D)  Both a and

Question 6

We can always determine whether someone knows something on the basis of a reliable process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As Locke uses the term, "idea" refers to an immediate object of

Accepted Answer

A)  Thought. 
B)  Perception. 
C)  Understanding. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

According to Kant, there is no knowledge antecedent to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Socrates discusses geometry with Meno's slave in order to prove that

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtue can be taught. 
B)  Learning is recollection. 
C)  Knowledge is distinct from true opinion. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Haack says that one obstacle to inquiry can be a failure of will. An example of a failure of will might be

Accepted Answer

A)  Not wanting to hear that your conclusions are wrong because you have to redo your work. 
B)  Collecting enough evidence for a conviction without caring who committed the crime. 
C)  Half-heartedly researching a question because finding the answer means your funding runs out. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

For us to act on a belief, we need

Accepted Answer

A)  The belief to be true. 
B)  Reasons for the belief. 
C)  Confidence in the belief. 
D)  Absolute certainty in the belief.

Question 12

Haack claims that we sometimes fail at inquiry because we actively seek to avoid discovering the answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Everyone who inquires must start from scratch and work on his "crossword" alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most philosophers, according to Russell, believe that sense-data are caused by objects existing independently to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Being conscientious

Accepted Answer

A)  Guarantees that you get fewer false beliefs. 
B)  Guarantees that you get all true beliefs. 
C)  Guarantees that you get at least some true beliefs. 
D)  Is all you can do to try to get true beliefs.

Question 16

Truth is a sufficient condition for knowledge according to Ayer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Socrates, it is impossible to know what virtue is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If all we can prove are the existence of ideas, then

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no real, material objects. 
B)  There are no active minds. 
C)  The world is both material and immaterial. 
D)  The world cannot be purely spiritual.

Question 19

According to Nagel, __________ is a requirement of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Truth. 
B)  Confidence. 
C)  Both a and 
D)  Neither a nor

Question 20

What is the difference between factivity and non-factivity according to Nagel? Why is this distinction important to her discussion of knowledge?

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Exam 3: Knowing Vs Thinking

According to Zagzebski, how do we feel about surprises?

On what grounds does Russell think our experience of the external world can be reasonably doubted? Do you agree? Explain.

Why does Strawson think that there cannot be a justification of induction? Do you agree?

Synthetic a priori judgments are required for us to acquire new knowledge.

Strawson argues that there is no justification of induction because

We can always determine whether someone knows something on the basis of a reliable process.

As Locke uses the term, "idea" refers to an immediate object of

According to Kant, there is no knowledge antecedent to experience.

Socrates discusses geometry with Meno's slave in order to prove that

Haack says that one obstacle to inquiry can be a failure of will. An example of a failure of will might be

For us to act on a belief, we need

Haack claims that we sometimes fail at inquiry because we actively seek to avoid discovering the answer.

Everyone who inquires must start from scratch and work on his "crossword" alone.

Most philosophers, according to Russell, believe that sense-data are caused by objects existing independently to us.

Being conscientious

Truth is a sufficient condition for knowledge according to Ayer.

According to Socrates, it is impossible to know what virtue is.

If all we can prove are the existence of ideas, then

According to Nagel, __________ is a requirement of knowledge.

What is the difference between factivity and non-factivity according to Nagel? Why is this distinction important to her discussion of knowledge?