Philosophy 100 - Introduction to Philosophy » Fall 2021 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
Determine the argument conclusion: Because the good, according to Plato, is that which furthers a person's real interests, it follows that in any case when the good is known, men will seek it.
A.   The good is that which furthers a person s real interests. 
B.   Men will seek it (the good).
C.   The good is known.
D.   In any case when the good is known, men will seek the good.
Question #2
God does not exist.
A.   Ethical
B.   Metaphysical
C.   Epistemological
Question #3
One of Aristotle's proposed Laws of Logic (or Laws of Thought) is that Statements can be both true and false at the same time.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
According to Empiricism, the fundamental way that we obtain knowledge about the world is through our senses.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
In an argument the statements supported are the premises and the statement that does the supporting is the conclusion.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
When we "prescribe" things about the world rather than "describe" things we are doing what?
A.   Axiology
B.   Metaphysics
C.   Epistemology
D.   Logic
Question #7
Rationalism is the view that knowledge of the world is best gained through experience.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Which of the following is NOT an inner sense proposition according to Descartes:
A.   I see red wax.
B.   I am thinking about blue wax.
C.   I am having a smell sensation of burnt wax.
D.   There is green wax.
Question #9
Categorize the following proposition as either a priori or a posteriori: All roses are flowers.
A.   a priori
B.   a posteriori
Question #10
Categorize the following proposition: There are 21 male students and another 27 female students in class.
A.   a posteriori
B.   a priori
Question #11
Identify the following question as either predominately scientific or philosophical: Are political theories genuine scientific theories?
A.   Scientific
B.   Philosophical
Question #12
Identify the following question as either predominately scientific or philosophical: Is global warming really happening?
A.   Philosophical
B.   Scientific
Question #13
Keeping in mind the distinction between logical and causal possibility, determine if the following statement is true or false: It is logically possible that all faculty members at Cypress College are space aliens.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
Keeping in mind the distinction between logical and causal possibility, determine if the following statement is true or false: It is causally possible that all two-story buildings in Los Angeles will fall during the next Earthquake.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
Having a brain is a sufficient condition for being conscious.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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