Prof. Mt Quillo Exam In Philosophy (Ce12ka5)
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- 1.
According to Rene Descartes, Mind and Body are distinct and this explains his theory on metaphysics. Which of the following analogy could best describe his philosophy?
- A.
The desktop computer has primary parts: the Monitor and CPU
- B.
A car has Rim(wheel)and Roof rack.
- C.
The community is composed of people and habitat.
- D.
All of the choices are correct.
Correct Answer
C. The community is composed of people and habitat. -
- 2.
How can we best explain the metaphysical ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz?
- A.
The truly simple substance are the monads, and these are the true atoms of nature, the elements of things.
- B.
The truly simple substances are the atoms, and these are the true monads of nature, the elements of things.
- C.
The truly simple substances are the senses, and these are the true atoms of nature, the elements of things.
- D.
The truly simple substances are perception, and these are the true atoms of nature, the elements of things.
Correct Answer
A. The truly simple substance are the monads, and these are the true atoms of nature, the elements of things. -
- 3.
The earthquake in Taiwan could be better understood by having statistical data of its strength. Which philosophical approach is applicable in this scenario?
- A.
Rationalism
- B.
Empiricism
- C.
Phenomenology
- D.
Existentialism
Correct Answer
B. Empiricism -
- 4.
According to Edmund Husserl this method should be used for us to come up with knowledge of objective world.
- A.
Radical doubt
- B.
Dasein
- C.
Skepticism
- D.
Bracketing
Correct Answer
D. Bracketing -
- 5.
Which of the existentialists believes in the deity of God and who also stated that people must submit themselves to Him?
- A.
Edmund Husserl
- B.
Albert Camus
- C.
Soren Keikegaard
- D.
Jean Paul Sarte
Correct Answer
C. Soren Keikegaard -
- 6.
It pertains to a fundamental disharmony, a tragic incompatibility, in our existence?
- A.
Physical Suicide
- B.
Absurdism
- C.
Religious Hallucination
- D.
None of the choices
Correct Answer
B. Absurdism -
- 7.
Ms. Kath Bernardo consistently shows the people her true character despite the negative criticism about her. Which component of Dasein as concern does this statement imply?
- A.
Facticity
- B.
Existentiality
- C.
Falleness
- D.
Bracketing
Correct Answer
C. Falleness -
- 8.
For many philosophers human beings can be the authors of their own actions and to reject the idea that human actions are determined by external conditions and fate. This statement is related to what component of concern?
- A.
Facticity
- B.
Existentiality
- C.
Falleness
- D.
Bracketing
Correct Answer
B. Existentiality -
- 9.
Aesthetic, Ethical and Religious individuals are the three stages of individuals ways of life according to this philosopher.
- A.
Edmund Husserl
- B.
Albert Camus
- C.
Soren Keikegaard
- D.
Jean Paul Sarte
Correct Answer
C. Soren Keikegaard -
- 10.
There are six doughnuts. Three are delicious. Three are expired. In counting them, what category of thought is used to understand the doughnuts?
- A.
Quantity
- B.
Quality
- C.
Modality
- D.
All of the choices
Correct Answer
A. Quantity -
- 11.
What does the German term "Dasein" refer to?
- A.
Essence
- B.
People
- C.
Consciousness
- D.
Intentionality
Correct Answer
C. Consciousness -
- 12.
You know that "red" is a color. This is an example of a priori knowledge.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Not certain
- D.
Invalid statement
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
In the critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, "Objects should conform to the mind and not vice versa".
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Not certain
- D.
Invalid statement
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
According to Kant, experience, as a source of knowledge, is being brought to the mind through this process.
- A.
Modality
- B.
Relation
- C.
Understanding
- D.
Sensibility
Correct Answer
D. Sensibility -
- 15.
According to David Hume the contents of the mind are divided into two phenomena. These are:
- A.
Ideas and Mind
- B.
Ideas and Concept
- C.
Ideas and Impression
- D.
Impressions and Sensations
Correct Answer
C. Ideas and Impression -
- 16.
Which of the following Best conform to the philosophy: "To be is to be perceived"?
- A.
This quiz exists because i can answer it
- B.
This quiz exists because i can see it
- C.
This quiz exists because i can perceive it
- D.
This quiz is not real because i could not answer it
Correct Answer
C. This quiz exists because i can perceive it -
- 17.
"I know that i exist since, in the very mental act of doubting, i am affirming my own existence" is a famous statement of this philosopher.
- A.
Descartes
- B.
Spinoza
- C.
Leibniz
- D.
Locke
Correct Answer
A. Descartes -
- 18.
The philosopher who claimed that our ideas come from experience and that there are no innate ideas.
- A.
Berkeley
- B.
Locke
- C.
Hume
- D.
Descartes
Correct Answer
B. Locke -
- 19.
Who mentioned that "Man who exist by himself is a freeman"?
- A.
Keikegaard
- B.
Sartre
- C.
Husserl
- D.
Heidegger
Correct Answer
B. Sartre -
- 20.
If you were an empiricist, how would you best apprehend the concept of a pencil?
- A.
By identifying its main properties
- B.
By doubting its existence
- C.
By passively sensing it
- D.
By analyzing its essence
Correct Answer
A. By identifying its main properties -
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