Locke
6 Questions
Questions and Answers
- 1.
According to John Locke, where do all of our ideas originate from?
- A.
Innate knowledge
- B.
Experience
- C.
Intuition
- D.
Instinct
Correct Answer
B. ExperienceExplanation
John Locke believed that all of our ideas originate from experience, as opposed to innate knowledge or intuition.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is considered a simple idea by John Locke?
- A.
Color
- B.
Substance
- C.
Justice
- D.
Government
Correct Answer
A. ColorExplanation
Color is considered a simple idea by John Locke because it cannot be broken down into simpler components.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What are primary qualities according to John Locke?
- A.
Qualities that exist independently of the mind
- B.
Qualities that depend on perception
- C.
Qualities that are subjective
- D.
Qualities that are eternal
Correct Answer
A. Qualities that exist independently of the mindExplanation
Primary qualities are qualities that exist independently of the mind and are inherent in objects themselves, such as shape, size, and motion.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary quality, according to John Locke?
- A.
Density
- B.
Temperature
- C.
Shape
- D.
Size
Correct Answer
B. TemperatureExplanation
Temperature is an example of a secondary quality because it depends on the observer's perception and is not inherent in the object itself.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does Locke view as the source of knowledge and understanding?
- A.
Reasoning
- B.
Intuition
- C.
Sensory experience
- D.
Innate ideas
Correct Answer
C. Sensory experienceExplanation
Locke believed that sensory experience is the source of knowledge and understanding, as opposed to reasoning or innate ideas.Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to John Locke, which type of qualities are inherent in objects themselves, such as shape, size, and motion?
- A.
Primary qualities
- B.
Secondary qualities
- C.
Simple ideas
- D.
Complex ideas
Correct Answer
A. Primary qualitiesExplanation
John Locke believed that primary qualities are inherent in objects themselves and do not depend on the observer, while secondary qualities are subjective and depend on the perception of the observer.Rate this question:
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