Course: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) University: Oxford University
Academic Level: Undergraduate Year 1 Flashcard Count: 100
Politics Flashcards
1. Q: What are the two main sections of the "Introduction to the Theory and Practice of
Politics" paper? A: The Theory of Politics and The Practice of Politics.
2. Q: Name a key political concept studied in the Theory of Politics section. A: Rights,
democracy, liberty, or civil society.
3. Q: Which political philosopher's work is central to understanding rights in the Theory
of Politics? A: John Locke's Second Treatise on Government.
4. Q: Which author's work is used to explore the concept of democracy? A:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract.
5. Q: Who wrote On Liberty, a key text for discussing freedom and free speech? A:
John Stuart Mill.
6. Q: What is a primary focus of the Practice of Politics section? A: Analyzing different
regime types, political institutions, and political actors.
7. Q: Name one type of political institution studied in the Practice of Politics. A:
Legislatures, courts, executives, or political parties.
8. Q: What is "state paternalism"? A: A theoretical concept where the state acts to
protect individuals from themselves, a topic for which questions may be set.
9. Q: Which historical text is included on the reading list for foundational political
theory? A: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
10.Q: What is the primary focus of "identity politics"? A: The study of political values and
identities.
Philosophy (Logic) Flashcards
11.Q: What is the name of the dedicated textbook for the "Introduction to Logic" course?
A: The Logic Manual by Volker Halbach (OUP).
12.Q: What are the two types of formal logic studied in this course? A: Propositional
logic and predicate logic.
13.Q: What is the main purpose of studying formal logic? A: To investigate the patterns
of valid inference.
14.Q: What does "valid inference" mean? A: The process of drawing a conclusion
based on a formal system.
15.Q: How does the course relate formal logic to ordinary language? A: It investigates
the relationship between the formal system and types of arguments in ordinary
language.
16.Q: What is a formal system in logic? A: A structured method used to understand the
patterns of valid inference.
17.Q: Why is this course considered useful for later study in philosophy? A: It helps
students develop the ability to understand formal expressions.
, 18.Q: What kind of online resources are provided by the department for this course? A:
Model answers to exercises and recorded lectures.
19.Q: What is the difference between propositional logic and predicate logic? A:
Propositional logic deals with simple statements and their logical connections, while
predicate logic deals with the internal structure of statements, including subjects and
predicates.
20.Q: Who is the author of The Logic Manual? A: Volker Halbach.
Philosophy (General) Flashcards
21.Q: What are the two core philosophical fields covered in "General Philosophy"? A:
Epistemology and Metaphysics.
22.Q: What is epistemology? A: The study of knowledge.
23.Q: What is metaphysics? A: The study of the fundamental nature of reality.
24.Q: Name a key topic in epistemology addressed in the course. A: Knowledge and
skepticism, or induction.
25.Q: Name a key topic in metaphysics addressed in the course. A: The mind-body
problem, personal identity, or free will.
26.Q: What is skepticism in philosophy? A: The position that certain knowledge is
impossible.
27.Q: What is the "mind-body problem"? A: The philosophical question of the
relationship between mental states and physical states.
28.Q: What is "personal identity"? A: The philosophical question of what makes a
person the same over time.
29.Q: What is the "problem of evil"? A: A philosophical problem concerning the
existence of God in the presence of evil and suffering in the world.
30.Q: How do students engage with these topics? A: Through the study of a selection of
key philosophical writings.
Philosophy (Moral) Flashcards
31.Q: Which central text is used to introduce "Moral Philosophy"? A: J. S. Mill's
Utilitarianism.
32.Q: What is the main focus of moral philosophy? A: The discussion of what is right
and wrong and how to live a good life.
33.Q: What is the core principle of utilitarianism? A: The theory that the right action is
the one that maximizes happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
34.Q: Name a key concept discussed in relation to utilitarianism. A: Happiness, the
criterion of right action, moral principles, or justice.
35.Q: What is the "criterion of right action"? A: The standard or principle by which the
morality of an action is judged.
36.Q: How does the course approach the concept of justice? A: As a concept that is
analyzed within the discussion of moral philosophy.
Academic Level: Undergraduate Year 1 Flashcard Count: 100
Politics Flashcards
1. Q: What are the two main sections of the "Introduction to the Theory and Practice of
Politics" paper? A: The Theory of Politics and The Practice of Politics.
2. Q: Name a key political concept studied in the Theory of Politics section. A: Rights,
democracy, liberty, or civil society.
3. Q: Which political philosopher's work is central to understanding rights in the Theory
of Politics? A: John Locke's Second Treatise on Government.
4. Q: Which author's work is used to explore the concept of democracy? A:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract.
5. Q: Who wrote On Liberty, a key text for discussing freedom and free speech? A:
John Stuart Mill.
6. Q: What is a primary focus of the Practice of Politics section? A: Analyzing different
regime types, political institutions, and political actors.
7. Q: Name one type of political institution studied in the Practice of Politics. A:
Legislatures, courts, executives, or political parties.
8. Q: What is "state paternalism"? A: A theoretical concept where the state acts to
protect individuals from themselves, a topic for which questions may be set.
9. Q: Which historical text is included on the reading list for foundational political
theory? A: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
10.Q: What is the primary focus of "identity politics"? A: The study of political values and
identities.
Philosophy (Logic) Flashcards
11.Q: What is the name of the dedicated textbook for the "Introduction to Logic" course?
A: The Logic Manual by Volker Halbach (OUP).
12.Q: What are the two types of formal logic studied in this course? A: Propositional
logic and predicate logic.
13.Q: What is the main purpose of studying formal logic? A: To investigate the patterns
of valid inference.
14.Q: What does "valid inference" mean? A: The process of drawing a conclusion
based on a formal system.
15.Q: How does the course relate formal logic to ordinary language? A: It investigates
the relationship between the formal system and types of arguments in ordinary
language.
16.Q: What is a formal system in logic? A: A structured method used to understand the
patterns of valid inference.
17.Q: Why is this course considered useful for later study in philosophy? A: It helps
students develop the ability to understand formal expressions.
, 18.Q: What kind of online resources are provided by the department for this course? A:
Model answers to exercises and recorded lectures.
19.Q: What is the difference between propositional logic and predicate logic? A:
Propositional logic deals with simple statements and their logical connections, while
predicate logic deals with the internal structure of statements, including subjects and
predicates.
20.Q: Who is the author of The Logic Manual? A: Volker Halbach.
Philosophy (General) Flashcards
21.Q: What are the two core philosophical fields covered in "General Philosophy"? A:
Epistemology and Metaphysics.
22.Q: What is epistemology? A: The study of knowledge.
23.Q: What is metaphysics? A: The study of the fundamental nature of reality.
24.Q: Name a key topic in epistemology addressed in the course. A: Knowledge and
skepticism, or induction.
25.Q: Name a key topic in metaphysics addressed in the course. A: The mind-body
problem, personal identity, or free will.
26.Q: What is skepticism in philosophy? A: The position that certain knowledge is
impossible.
27.Q: What is the "mind-body problem"? A: The philosophical question of the
relationship between mental states and physical states.
28.Q: What is "personal identity"? A: The philosophical question of what makes a
person the same over time.
29.Q: What is the "problem of evil"? A: A philosophical problem concerning the
existence of God in the presence of evil and suffering in the world.
30.Q: How do students engage with these topics? A: Through the study of a selection of
key philosophical writings.
Philosophy (Moral) Flashcards
31.Q: Which central text is used to introduce "Moral Philosophy"? A: J. S. Mill's
Utilitarianism.
32.Q: What is the main focus of moral philosophy? A: The discussion of what is right
and wrong and how to live a good life.
33.Q: What is the core principle of utilitarianism? A: The theory that the right action is
the one that maximizes happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
34.Q: Name a key concept discussed in relation to utilitarianism. A: Happiness, the
criterion of right action, moral principles, or justice.
35.Q: What is the "criterion of right action"? A: The standard or principle by which the
morality of an action is judged.
36.Q: How does the course approach the concept of justice? A: As a concept that is
analyzed within the discussion of moral philosophy.
