Introduction to Philosophy (PHI2010)
Final Exam Review-Graded A
Which theory of free will suggests an action can be determined AND a free choice?
a. Hard determinism
b. Compatibilism
c. Existentialism
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Compatibilism
Reefer Madness was a movie that showed how MJ can be used without harm.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
For Peter Singer, the drowning child/shallow pond scenario is about ______.
a. The obligation to save a child's life at little cost to yourself.
b. Acknowledging your options rather than ignoring them
c. Acting for the greater good
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
How might a utilitarian argue for universal healthcare?
a. It will improve the health of humans
b. It's fair
c. We have a right to healthcare
d. None of the above - ANSWER-a. It will improve the health of humans
Kant would most likely argue that marijuana use is right because it could bring
happiness to the user.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
What are Plato's parts of the soul?
a. Appetites, Noble Spirit, Rationale
b. MInd, body, soul
c. Spirit, mind, reason
d. Appetites, soul, body - ANSWER-a. Appetites, Noble Spirit, Rational
Who said that God exists in the understanding, therefore he must exist.
a. Plato
,b. Anselm
c. Hobbes
d. Kant - ANSWER-b. Anselm
What is an argument for gay marriage?
a. Everyone has the right to choose whom they will marry
b. Allowing gay marriage will bring greater happiness
c. It's not fair to discriminate against gays
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
What is hard determinism?
a. Everything has a cause except deliberate human actions
b. People are sometimes influenced by their environment
c. Everything, including human action, is caused by factors external to the human will
d. All of the above - ANSWER-c. Everything, including human action, is caused by
factors external to the human will
Ethics may ask questions about "the good life".
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Descartes was a monist.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Rawl's original position asks what rational, self-interested people would agree to if they
do not know who they are in the world.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Which theory suggests there is no creator of the universe.
a. Gravity
b. Evolution
c. Relativity
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Evolution
Aquinas argues for the existence of God in only one way: the teleological argument.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Which statement might be used to argue against gay marriage.
a. Homosexuality is a free choice
b. Homosexuality goes against nature
c. Marriage is for the purpose of having children
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
, Playing games like Pokemon can _________.
a. Improve our brains
b. increase social activity
c. bring pleasure
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
Which philosopher argues that how we treat animals influences how we treat humans?
a. Kant
b. Mill
c. Plato
d. Hobbes - ANSWER-a. Kant
What did the teachings of Karl Marx lead to?
a. Democracy
b. Socialism
c. Capitalism
d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. Socialism
According to Aquinas, God is the creator.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Philosophy always brings us to concrete answers to our questions.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Fallacious arguments usually have some innate psychological or emotional appeal, but
upon careful examination are found to be unwarranted.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Hume's epistemological "fork" is the idea that all true propositions must be either
analytic or synthetic.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Is the following a valid argument?
No conservatives are feminists.
All Catholics are conservatives.
Therefore: No Catholics are feminists.
a. Valid
Final Exam Review-Graded A
Which theory of free will suggests an action can be determined AND a free choice?
a. Hard determinism
b. Compatibilism
c. Existentialism
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Compatibilism
Reefer Madness was a movie that showed how MJ can be used without harm.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
For Peter Singer, the drowning child/shallow pond scenario is about ______.
a. The obligation to save a child's life at little cost to yourself.
b. Acknowledging your options rather than ignoring them
c. Acting for the greater good
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
How might a utilitarian argue for universal healthcare?
a. It will improve the health of humans
b. It's fair
c. We have a right to healthcare
d. None of the above - ANSWER-a. It will improve the health of humans
Kant would most likely argue that marijuana use is right because it could bring
happiness to the user.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
What are Plato's parts of the soul?
a. Appetites, Noble Spirit, Rationale
b. MInd, body, soul
c. Spirit, mind, reason
d. Appetites, soul, body - ANSWER-a. Appetites, Noble Spirit, Rational
Who said that God exists in the understanding, therefore he must exist.
a. Plato
,b. Anselm
c. Hobbes
d. Kant - ANSWER-b. Anselm
What is an argument for gay marriage?
a. Everyone has the right to choose whom they will marry
b. Allowing gay marriage will bring greater happiness
c. It's not fair to discriminate against gays
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
What is hard determinism?
a. Everything has a cause except deliberate human actions
b. People are sometimes influenced by their environment
c. Everything, including human action, is caused by factors external to the human will
d. All of the above - ANSWER-c. Everything, including human action, is caused by
factors external to the human will
Ethics may ask questions about "the good life".
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Descartes was a monist.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Rawl's original position asks what rational, self-interested people would agree to if they
do not know who they are in the world.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Which theory suggests there is no creator of the universe.
a. Gravity
b. Evolution
c. Relativity
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Evolution
Aquinas argues for the existence of God in only one way: the teleological argument.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Which statement might be used to argue against gay marriage.
a. Homosexuality is a free choice
b. Homosexuality goes against nature
c. Marriage is for the purpose of having children
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
, Playing games like Pokemon can _________.
a. Improve our brains
b. increase social activity
c. bring pleasure
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
Which philosopher argues that how we treat animals influences how we treat humans?
a. Kant
b. Mill
c. Plato
d. Hobbes - ANSWER-a. Kant
What did the teachings of Karl Marx lead to?
a. Democracy
b. Socialism
c. Capitalism
d. None of the above - ANSWER-b. Socialism
According to Aquinas, God is the creator.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Philosophy always brings us to concrete answers to our questions.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Fallacious arguments usually have some innate psychological or emotional appeal, but
upon careful examination are found to be unwarranted.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Hume's epistemological "fork" is the idea that all true propositions must be either
analytic or synthetic.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True
Is the following a valid argument?
No conservatives are feminists.
All Catholics are conservatives.
Therefore: No Catholics are feminists.
a. Valid
