PHI 101 ASU Questions with Correct Answers
What are the two precise methods of philosophy?
Protreptic & Elenectic/Socratic
Define the protreptic method of philosophy
Undermining the interlocuter's confidence in his original argument
Define the Elenctic method of Philosophy
Asking questions to cause the listener to question his/her beliefs. What Socrates used when
he got the other person in the conversation to contradict himself.
Why do we listen? (4 reasons)
To acquire new information; to reach understanding; for entertainment; to learn
How much information is retained immediately after a 10 minute presentation?
only 50 percent , drops to 25 percent within 2 days.
What are the 10 bad listening habits?
--Calling a topic or dialogue uninteresting
--Criticizing the delivery/appearance of speaker
--Becoming too stimulated
--Listening only for "facts"
--Trying to outline everything that is being said
--Faking attention
--Tolerating or creating distractions
--Evading difficult ideas/topics
,--Submitting to emotional words
--Wasting thought power
Why is it bad to only listen for facts?
It can cause you to miss the big picture
Why is it bad to become stimulated while listening?
It's a sign that you have stopped listening and started reacting.
What are 6 ways to improve listening habits? (Hint: RAPIDS)
--Responding appropriately
--Anticipating (the speaker's next point)
--Providing feedback
--Identifying (the speaker's main points)
--Deferring judgement
--Summarizing (the speaker's previous points)
What is an example of an appropriate response?
asking a relevant question
What does deferring judgement mean?
avoid stating opinions or beliefs of your own
What is a conversation?
An open exchange of ideas/info involving two or more people
What is a solioquy?
saying thoughts out loud to oneself
, What is a monologue?
a one-sided conversation
What are the four maxims of conversation according to Paul Grice?
Maxim of quantity
Maxim of quality
Maxim of relation
Maxim of manner
How does one practice the maxim of quantity?
Contribute only as much information as required/expected.
How does one practice the maxim of quality?
Be truthful. Ignore prejudices. Don't "spin" things.
How does one practice the maxim of relation?
Be relevant. Stay on topic.
How does one practice the maxim of manner?
Be clear, avoid obscurity and ambiguity. Be brief.
What is conversational hijacking?
when one person in a conversation diverts the conversation to a completely different and
unrelated path than the other interlocutor intended.
What are the 7 things a good conversationalist does?
--Identifies supporting points
--Summarizes narratives
What are the two precise methods of philosophy?
Protreptic & Elenectic/Socratic
Define the protreptic method of philosophy
Undermining the interlocuter's confidence in his original argument
Define the Elenctic method of Philosophy
Asking questions to cause the listener to question his/her beliefs. What Socrates used when
he got the other person in the conversation to contradict himself.
Why do we listen? (4 reasons)
To acquire new information; to reach understanding; for entertainment; to learn
How much information is retained immediately after a 10 minute presentation?
only 50 percent , drops to 25 percent within 2 days.
What are the 10 bad listening habits?
--Calling a topic or dialogue uninteresting
--Criticizing the delivery/appearance of speaker
--Becoming too stimulated
--Listening only for "facts"
--Trying to outline everything that is being said
--Faking attention
--Tolerating or creating distractions
--Evading difficult ideas/topics
,--Submitting to emotional words
--Wasting thought power
Why is it bad to only listen for facts?
It can cause you to miss the big picture
Why is it bad to become stimulated while listening?
It's a sign that you have stopped listening and started reacting.
What are 6 ways to improve listening habits? (Hint: RAPIDS)
--Responding appropriately
--Anticipating (the speaker's next point)
--Providing feedback
--Identifying (the speaker's main points)
--Deferring judgement
--Summarizing (the speaker's previous points)
What is an example of an appropriate response?
asking a relevant question
What does deferring judgement mean?
avoid stating opinions or beliefs of your own
What is a conversation?
An open exchange of ideas/info involving two or more people
What is a solioquy?
saying thoughts out loud to oneself
, What is a monologue?
a one-sided conversation
What are the four maxims of conversation according to Paul Grice?
Maxim of quantity
Maxim of quality
Maxim of relation
Maxim of manner
How does one practice the maxim of quantity?
Contribute only as much information as required/expected.
How does one practice the maxim of quality?
Be truthful. Ignore prejudices. Don't "spin" things.
How does one practice the maxim of relation?
Be relevant. Stay on topic.
How does one practice the maxim of manner?
Be clear, avoid obscurity and ambiguity. Be brief.
What is conversational hijacking?
when one person in a conversation diverts the conversation to a completely different and
unrelated path than the other interlocutor intended.
What are the 7 things a good conversationalist does?
--Identifies supporting points
--Summarizes narratives
