Straighterline Philosophy QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

According to Bertrand Russell, what is the major difference between philosophy and science? correct answer: Science focuses on knowledge that is already definite, while philosophy does not According to John Corvino, philosophy is useful in a wide range of contexts, because it teaches correct answer: to question the beliefs we take for granted Bertrand Russell describes philosophy as correct answer: food for the mind Philosophy is useful for developing correct answer: analytical and writing skills The nature of meaning would be best categorized as a discussion in correct answer: philosophy of language The term Dao refers to correct answer: the ultimate nature of reality and the path that humans should adhere to Who are Daoist philosophers? correct answer: Lao Tzu and Zhuangzi What comprises metaphysics? correct answer: the nature and existence and reality What does Bertrand Russell mention as a reason that philosophy is valuable? correct answer: it removes dogmatism Good philosophical writing correct answer: presents ideas clearly, discusses counter arguments, states a thesis and uses examples What is not a characteristic of arguments in philosophy? correct answer: hostility According to Kant, metaphysical knowledge is only possible if characterized as correct answer: synthetic and a priori According to Locke, when humans are born, the mind contains correct answer: nothing Descartes' I think there for I am correct answer: is an innate idea According to Plato what is not true of forms? correct answer: forms are nearly impossible to detect