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 known.
B.   In any case when the good is known, men will seek the good.
C.   The good is that which furthers a person s real interests. 
D.   Men will seek it (the good).
Question #2
God does not exist.
A.   Epistemological
B.   Ethical
C.   Metaphysical
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.   Epistemology
B.   Metaphysics
C.   Logic
D.   Axiology
Question #7
Rationalism is the view that knowledge of the world is best gained through experience.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
Which of the following is NOT an inner sense proposition according to Descartes:
A.   There is green wax.
B.   I am thinking about blue wax.
C.   I am having a smell sensation of burnt wax.
D.   I see red wax.
Question #9
Categorize the following proposition as either a priori or a posteriori: All roses are flowers.
A.   a posteriori
B.   a priori
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.   Philosophical
B.   Scientific
Question #12
Identify the following question as either predominately scientific or philosophical: Is global warming really happening?
A.   Scientific
B.   Philosophical
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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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