Straighterline Philosophy Final| 147 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Who is a philosopher, in the original sense of the world? correct answer: A lover and pursuer of wisdom, regardless of the subject matter. Which is a common characteristic of philosophical questions? correct answer: They involve fundamental concepts that are unavoidable by the thoughtful person. Which is the branch of philosophy that studies issues concerning art and beauty? correct answer: Aesthetics Which of the following branches of philosophy does not involve questions related to values? correct answer: Metaphysics. Which of the following is a common myth about philosophy? correct answer: Philosophical questions are simply semantic disputes in which no one opinion is any better or worse than another is. In philosophy, what is an argument? correct answer: Giving reasons for a belief. What fallacy is it when an argument attacks the person rather than the person's beliefs? correct answer: Argumentum ad Hominem What fallacy is it when an argument assumes only two options when in fact there are more? correct answer: False dilemma "I don't agree with Jones when she says we should wait for a trial, and I'll tell you why. I don't approve of letting someone get away with murder! That's why I say let's hang him now!" What fallacy does this most clearly illustrate? correct answer: Red Herring. What must be the case for an argument to succeed with a rational person? correct answer: The premises must be acceptable and they must logically support the conclusion. What does the branch of philosophy called metaphysics study? correct answer: Being. What does the branch of philosophy called epistemology study? correct answer: Knowledge. What are Thales, Anaximenes and Anaximander collectively known as? correct answer: The Milesians. According to Theano, what did Pythagoras claim? correct answer: Everything is in accordance with number. What was the essence of reality for Heraclitus? correct answer: Change.