Branches of philosophy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which leading political thinker is given credit for his influence on the separation of powers? - Answer-Charles-Louis Montesquieu "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? - Answer-the Declaration of Independence Why is Tocqueville still relevant today? - Answ...

The autonomic Nervous System is divided in two branches what are they? - 1. PNS= Parasympathetic Nervous System / 2. SNS = Sympathetic Nervous System A person can experience 70% reduction peripheral vision during the activation of sympathetic nervous system. True or False - True What concept between heart rate and performance which examines the optimal heart rate zone for optimal performance? - Inverted-U Law What is the optimal performance heart rate? - 115 to 145 BPM What are the food t...

October/November 2020 PLS 1501 Introduction to Western Philosophy 100 Marks Duration: 24 Hours This paper consists of 2 pages including this cover page. Instructions: Your exam consists of 3 QUESTIONS. SECTION A which consists of ONE QUESTION is COMPULSORY and counts 50 marks You can choose to answer ANY TWO of the FOUR QUESTIONS under SECTION B All 3 answers must be submitted as part of A SINGLE word file/ text DOCUMENT. Please remember to download the plagiarism declara...

NECI 911 Dispatch Certificate Test (2023/2024) Graded A+ Code of Ethics Set boundaries before any unwanted events occur Values Belief, mission, goals or a philosophy that is really meaningful Values of a 911 Agency Continuous improvement, caller satisfaction, employee development, innovation, maximize utilization of resources, and commitment to the community Ethics The word originates from the Greek word "ethikos" meaning moral or showing moral character Two Aspects of Ethics 1. The abilit...

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...

ILW1501 Exam 2023 answers may/june (uploaded at 10:04 2023/06/06) QUESTIONS ASKED. Which one of the following is a natural person in terms of South African law? a company an ordinary human being an association of people a church Clear my choice Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 2.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows: Lizelle is an animal rights activist. She regards the hunting of wildlife as unethical and she oft...

1.1 Background of Corporate Governance in South Africa INTRODUCTION The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century from 1760 to 1840 and from there spread to other parts of the world ( Industrial Revolution businesses grew from entities owned and managed by the same person into large organisations in which the owners (shareholders) and management (executive directors) were separate parties. Currently in most countries, the shareholders appoint the directors in a compan...

cultural diffusion - Answer- the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another Authoritarian - Answer- to describe a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom Separation of powers - Answer- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies federalism - Answer- a system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government. Velocity - An...

Who is a philosopher, in the original sense of the world? - Answer-A lover and pursuer of wisdom, regardless of the subject matter. Which is a common characteristic of philosophical questions? - Answer-They involve fundamental concepts that are unavoidable by the thoughtful person. Which of the following is a common myth about philosophy? - Answer-Philosophical questions are simply semantic disputes in which no one opinion is any better or worse than another is. Which is the branch of p...

Ethics Sophia Final Exam Questions With Answers and Complete Study Guide All Units Latest 2024 (GRADED) Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy? • Philosophy is useful as a tool to justify personal opinions. • Philosophy defends what is traditional in society. • Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation. • Philosophy maintains society's collective memory. CONCEPT Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics 2 Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, ...