Phil 1020 Graham Exam Questions and
Answers
Philosophy - ANSWER-is the study of Reality by means of reflection, analysis and
reasoning/argument with the goal of determining how best to live one's life
Study of Metaphysics - ANSWER-the study of Reality
Study of Epistemology - ANSWER-the study of knowledge
Premises - ANSWER-the claims that form the evidence
Indicator words for premises - ANSWER-since, because
Conclusion - ANSWER-the main point for which the evidence is offered
x
Metaphysics - ANSWER-the study of reality: its nature, what exists
Metaphysics question is - ANSWER-Is there ONE God who is omnipotent, omnipresent,
omniscient, and omnibenevolent?
Empirical claim - ANSWER-shown true or false by observation
Webster's definition of philosophy - ANSWER-philosopher is a lover of wisdom
Epistemology - ANSWER-study of the nature of knowledge
Example of epistemology - ANSWER-is mere belief different from justified knowledge?
Aesthetics - ANSWER-study of beauty and related properties
Example of aesthetics - ANSWER-is beauty just in the eye of the beholder?
Ethics - ANSWER-study of morality which involves determining the nature of morality,
evaluating moral judgments and analyzing moral concepts
Example of ethics - ANSWER-are there moral rights?
Platonic Ontology - ANSWER-plato's forms are the universal properties had by
imperfect physical objects
, Example of platonic ontology - ANSWER-rectangularity
understanding involves the intellect or "mind's eye" not just sensory perception -
ANSWER-1st lesson Plato's allegory
a good leader of the state is one - ANSWER-2nd lesson Plato's allegory
What does a good leader have to have according to Plato? - ANSWER-left the cave, is
reluctant to lead, is obligated to return, neither the uniformed or someone who wants to
stay in the "intellectual world"
"left the cave" - ANSWER-has become acquainted with the intellectual world and the
good
3rd lesson Plato's allegory - ANSWER-the sun in the allegory is the source of all things
right and beautiful: the good
Example of the sun - ANSWER-the fire is like our sun
Plato's ontology - ANSWER-world of particular objects vs essences/forms
Normative claim - ANSWER-one that purports to say what ought/ought not to be
Example of normative claim - ANSWER-you ought not to hit your friend
A norm is - ANSWER-something that tells us what we ought/ought not to do, guide
actions
How does morality differ from other normative practices? - ANSWER-law is normative,
etiquette is a normative practice
What are some basic categories in moral practice? - ANSWER-actions, consequences,
motives, intentions
What do we think (morality) it is like? - ANSWER-action guiding normative, we reason
about it, morality doesn't equal legality
Moral Theory - ANSWER-attempts to give systematic answers we bump into
Moral cultural relativist - ANSWER-it is right because the culture says it is right and only
because the culture says it is right
Natural Law - ANSWER-morality based on nature, God's law
"Prima Facie" Principles and Obligations - ANSWER-principles are real, on the face of
it, nonabsolute view
Answers
Philosophy - ANSWER-is the study of Reality by means of reflection, analysis and
reasoning/argument with the goal of determining how best to live one's life
Study of Metaphysics - ANSWER-the study of Reality
Study of Epistemology - ANSWER-the study of knowledge
Premises - ANSWER-the claims that form the evidence
Indicator words for premises - ANSWER-since, because
Conclusion - ANSWER-the main point for which the evidence is offered
x
Metaphysics - ANSWER-the study of reality: its nature, what exists
Metaphysics question is - ANSWER-Is there ONE God who is omnipotent, omnipresent,
omniscient, and omnibenevolent?
Empirical claim - ANSWER-shown true or false by observation
Webster's definition of philosophy - ANSWER-philosopher is a lover of wisdom
Epistemology - ANSWER-study of the nature of knowledge
Example of epistemology - ANSWER-is mere belief different from justified knowledge?
Aesthetics - ANSWER-study of beauty and related properties
Example of aesthetics - ANSWER-is beauty just in the eye of the beholder?
Ethics - ANSWER-study of morality which involves determining the nature of morality,
evaluating moral judgments and analyzing moral concepts
Example of ethics - ANSWER-are there moral rights?
Platonic Ontology - ANSWER-plato's forms are the universal properties had by
imperfect physical objects
, Example of platonic ontology - ANSWER-rectangularity
understanding involves the intellect or "mind's eye" not just sensory perception -
ANSWER-1st lesson Plato's allegory
a good leader of the state is one - ANSWER-2nd lesson Plato's allegory
What does a good leader have to have according to Plato? - ANSWER-left the cave, is
reluctant to lead, is obligated to return, neither the uniformed or someone who wants to
stay in the "intellectual world"
"left the cave" - ANSWER-has become acquainted with the intellectual world and the
good
3rd lesson Plato's allegory - ANSWER-the sun in the allegory is the source of all things
right and beautiful: the good
Example of the sun - ANSWER-the fire is like our sun
Plato's ontology - ANSWER-world of particular objects vs essences/forms
Normative claim - ANSWER-one that purports to say what ought/ought not to be
Example of normative claim - ANSWER-you ought not to hit your friend
A norm is - ANSWER-something that tells us what we ought/ought not to do, guide
actions
How does morality differ from other normative practices? - ANSWER-law is normative,
etiquette is a normative practice
What are some basic categories in moral practice? - ANSWER-actions, consequences,
motives, intentions
What do we think (morality) it is like? - ANSWER-action guiding normative, we reason
about it, morality doesn't equal legality
Moral Theory - ANSWER-attempts to give systematic answers we bump into
Moral cultural relativist - ANSWER-it is right because the culture says it is right and only
because the culture says it is right
Natural Law - ANSWER-morality based on nature, God's law
"Prima Facie" Principles and Obligations - ANSWER-principles are real, on the face of
it, nonabsolute view
