PH 102 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The root meaning of the word philosophy is - Answer -"love of wisdom"
Which of the following best describes what philosophers do? - Answer -they use reason
to reflect on and discuss basic assumptions
In philosophy, an argument is - Answer -a set of statements that expresses a chain of
reasoning
The words "because", "since", and "for" are used to indicate - Answer -the premise(s)
of an argument
In Plato's Republic, Socrates says that the best way to fix the problems of existing cities
is - Answer -to see that philosophers become kings or kings philosophers
In Plato's Republic, Socrates argues that the guardians should have musical training in
their youth on the ground that - Answer -exposure to good music can instill virtues like
courage and moderation
In Plato's Republic, Socrates uses the sun as an image of - Answer -the idea of the
good
In Plato's Republic, when Socrates says that the "forms" or "ideas" are intelligible but
not visible, he means - Answer -that they can be grasped by the mind but not by the
senses
In the cave allegory in Plato's Republic, the chained prisoners represent - Answer -
people who lack education
In Plato's Republic, Socrates claims that the guardians should study the mathematical
science because - Answer --they are useful for military leaders
-they sharpen the mind and prepare it for learning other things
-they can turn the mind toward intelligible things
Which phrase best describes what Plato's Socrates means by dialectic? - Answer -the
study of argument
When Aristotle speaks of "the greatest good", he is referring to - Answer -the ultimate
goal of human life, which most people call happiness
According to Aristotle, human beings are distinguished from all other creatures by -
Answer -their ability to use reason
, Aristotle defines happiness (eudaimonia) as - Answer -virtuous activity over a complete
lifetime
According to Aristotle, a person's character is mainly a result of - Answer -habits
formed early in life
When Aristotle claims that moral virtue is a "mean", he is asserting that - Answer -each
moral virtue falls between two other states, one of deficiency and one of excess
According to Aristotle, temperance is a virtue concerned with - Answer -the enjoyment
of bodily pleasures
According to Aristotle , "mildness" is a virtue concerned with - Answer -feelings of
anger
According to Aristotle , generosity is a mean between - Answer -extravagance and
stinginess
According to Aristotle, courage is a mean between - Answer -rashness and cowardice
O The conclusion of a short argument that then gets used as a premise in another
longer argument - Answer -subconclusion
What is the Principle of Charity? - Answer -You should interpret someone else's
arguments and statements in whatever way makes them strongest or most reasonable
Why did Socrates think philosophy was important? - Answer --The unexamined life is
not worth living
-you're not really living a fully human life if you don't ask questions like these, at least
from time to time
-especially important for anyone who wants to play a leadership role in society
What is philosophy, as a subject of study in a modern academic context? - Answer -
reasoned reflection on basic assumptions
What is a basic assumption? - Answer --A topic that we make assumptions on without
thinking carefully about them
-Happiness, character, wisdom...
What does Plato's Socrates mean by "guardians"? - Answer -an elite group, selected
by ability, devoted to defending and leading the city-state
Why does he think the guardians should have musical training in their youth? - Answer
-1. Musical melodies and rhythms imitate human behavior.
2. The music young people listen to and perform settles into their souls and shapes their
behavior.
The root meaning of the word philosophy is - Answer -"love of wisdom"
Which of the following best describes what philosophers do? - Answer -they use reason
to reflect on and discuss basic assumptions
In philosophy, an argument is - Answer -a set of statements that expresses a chain of
reasoning
The words "because", "since", and "for" are used to indicate - Answer -the premise(s)
of an argument
In Plato's Republic, Socrates says that the best way to fix the problems of existing cities
is - Answer -to see that philosophers become kings or kings philosophers
In Plato's Republic, Socrates argues that the guardians should have musical training in
their youth on the ground that - Answer -exposure to good music can instill virtues like
courage and moderation
In Plato's Republic, Socrates uses the sun as an image of - Answer -the idea of the
good
In Plato's Republic, when Socrates says that the "forms" or "ideas" are intelligible but
not visible, he means - Answer -that they can be grasped by the mind but not by the
senses
In the cave allegory in Plato's Republic, the chained prisoners represent - Answer -
people who lack education
In Plato's Republic, Socrates claims that the guardians should study the mathematical
science because - Answer --they are useful for military leaders
-they sharpen the mind and prepare it for learning other things
-they can turn the mind toward intelligible things
Which phrase best describes what Plato's Socrates means by dialectic? - Answer -the
study of argument
When Aristotle speaks of "the greatest good", he is referring to - Answer -the ultimate
goal of human life, which most people call happiness
According to Aristotle, human beings are distinguished from all other creatures by -
Answer -their ability to use reason
, Aristotle defines happiness (eudaimonia) as - Answer -virtuous activity over a complete
lifetime
According to Aristotle, a person's character is mainly a result of - Answer -habits
formed early in life
When Aristotle claims that moral virtue is a "mean", he is asserting that - Answer -each
moral virtue falls between two other states, one of deficiency and one of excess
According to Aristotle, temperance is a virtue concerned with - Answer -the enjoyment
of bodily pleasures
According to Aristotle , "mildness" is a virtue concerned with - Answer -feelings of
anger
According to Aristotle , generosity is a mean between - Answer -extravagance and
stinginess
According to Aristotle, courage is a mean between - Answer -rashness and cowardice
O The conclusion of a short argument that then gets used as a premise in another
longer argument - Answer -subconclusion
What is the Principle of Charity? - Answer -You should interpret someone else's
arguments and statements in whatever way makes them strongest or most reasonable
Why did Socrates think philosophy was important? - Answer --The unexamined life is
not worth living
-you're not really living a fully human life if you don't ask questions like these, at least
from time to time
-especially important for anyone who wants to play a leadership role in society
What is philosophy, as a subject of study in a modern academic context? - Answer -
reasoned reflection on basic assumptions
What is a basic assumption? - Answer --A topic that we make assumptions on without
thinking carefully about them
-Happiness, character, wisdom...
What does Plato's Socrates mean by "guardians"? - Answer -an elite group, selected
by ability, devoted to defending and leading the city-state
Why does he think the guardians should have musical training in their youth? - Answer
-1. Musical melodies and rhythms imitate human behavior.
2. The music young people listen to and perform settles into their souls and shapes their
behavior.
