Philosopher Quizzes & Trivia
This quiz is a project for my History of Philosophy class. It tells you which philosopher suits you best, so after taking the quiz you can read books on or by the philosopher that suits you instead of reading a general...
Questions: 72 | Attempts: 9706 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2018
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Sample QuestionWhat do you think of religion?
A quiz on Adi Shankaracharya
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Sample QuestionKaladi the birth place of Adi Shankara is located in
There have been some great philosophers throughout history and most learners can still cite their works up to today, one of the most famous philosophers is Karl Marx. Take up this philosopher test 2 for j&e and see how...
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 156 | Last updated: Nov 5, 2018
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Sample Question________ argue that what matters morally is whether our actions conform to the relevant duties and absolute moral laws.
This quiz is a check for understanding after you have viewed the corresponding informational slideshow. Take this quiz as many times as necessary until you have reached a score of 100% correct.
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 130 | Last updated: Feb 21, 2013
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Sample QuestionOverall, educators view changes in the cultural composition of their classrooms as a strength, and have no trouble adapting to diverse students' needs.
Marcus Aurelius as you might know is a Roman emperor between 161 and 180. Do you know it enough to take a quiz and learn more about Marcus Aurelius
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 100 | Last updated: May 9, 2018
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Sample QuestionMarcus Aurelius was best known for his?
Philosopher Questions & Answers
Which of the following statements about Heidegger’s thought is untrue?
From what I've gathered from Hubert Drefus lecturs, Sartre did not overcome Catersian dualism, so it seems the statement B is only half correct.
Which of the following statements about the relationship of Kierkegaardian and Hegelian philosophy is false?
This question is confusing me, particularly after having chosen the wrong answer (according to the website). How is it that D (which is the correct answer apparently) is a "false" statement about Kierkegaardian relationship to Hegelian phil
What is the major problem that Locke sees with universality proving innateness? Plato argues for the thought that some ideas are innate. Locke argues that ideas have to be universal in order to be...
Universality would only prove innateness if there is no other way such ideas could be acquired.376.7
What is an essential characteristic of substance? The notion of substance has played a significant role in philosophical thought from the time of Aristotle to the present. According to the...
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Substances are knowable in terms of their forms (particularly in terms of their essential forms).377.9
See if you know your Dewey Decimal System!
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 84 | Last updated: Jan 23, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following would belong in the 700s section?
How much do you know about two of the most famous Christian philosophers in history? This quiz is going to be a quick quiz, so, let's see how much do you actually know.
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 71 | Last updated: Aug 8, 2019
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Sample QuestionThe idea that scripture alone is the final authority is called:
Assignment 4
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Sample QuestionOne of the reasons Hobbes insists that there must be one, undivided sovereign power is that governments that had multiple parts:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer and composer of the 18th century. Most of his work has shaped many things in the world today. If you have knowledge about him, test it out in this quiz.
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 59 | Last updated: Oct 31, 2017
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Sample QuestionRousseau believed that women were capable of taking care of themselves.
Assignment 5
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Sample QuestionAccording to Hume all ideas are NOT ______?
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Sample QuestionThe mind body dualism introduced by Descartes stimulated two intellectual traditions... WHICH WERE?
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Sample QuestionAccording to Hegel, which of the following is not a property of development?
This is your description.
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Sample QuestionWhat does Heidegger believe about the words “to be”?
Through the study of the Kierkegaardian and Hegelian philosophies, we understand their point of view and argument being that, human beings are alienated from God as they live in the world. Find out more in the quiz below.
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 47 | Last updated: Feb 23, 2018
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Sample QuestionKierkegaard invites his readers to compare all of the follow but which one?
Phil 202
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 45 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following does NOT contribute to why Nietzsche believed that the work heretofore done in philosophy had been unable to solve the problem of existence?
Sun Tzu was a philosopher and an icon who lived in the period of ancient China. Business leaders from all walks of life have incorporated his tactics and winning strategies in their successful careers.Here is a quiz for you to...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 39 | Last updated: Jun 29, 2017
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Sample QuestionWhat do leaders require to be respected?
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 35 | Last updated: Jun 19, 2018
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Sample QuestionSir Syed Ahmad Khan was born in the period where Mughal Empire was close to collapse completely.
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Sample QuestionWhat is your preferred field of study?
Philosophers have led to a good understanding when it comes to our daily life and gives us answers to some things we go through that we need a deeper meaning in. If you were to be compared to a famous philosopher who does you...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 28 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2019
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Sample QuestionDo you think women should have equal rights?
This quiz is a chance for you to look into some different philosophies in culture, society, and life. Some agrue, The Philosophy King ideals dating over 2300 years old have had a major role in the development of education, law...
Questions: 4 | Attempts: 20 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionPlato came from a wealthy Athenian family. His teacher or master was Socrates. When his master died what did Plato do?
This quiz will test your knowledge on Ayn Rand and things relating to her.
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 19 | Last updated: Feb 15, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhat is Ayn Rand's most Influential work?
Quiz over standard 1A and 1B, which covers limited government, due process, rule of law, social contract, English documents, and political philosophers.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 17 | Last updated: Dec 26, 2016
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following did the Magna Carta NOT establish
Questions: 4 | Attempts: 17 | Last updated: Feb 18, 2013
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Sample QuestionGalileo discovered the 5 moons of Jupiter?
The following quiz is a compilation of various philosophical concepts that were defined during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Do you think that you know them all? If so, play this quiz till the end and prove you're worth...
Questions: 42 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: Jul 12, 2018
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Sample QuestionThe ethical theory mill uses to justify his outlook on liberty is utilitarianism
Select the correct answers and uncover the story of Lismore's most famous scientist.
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Sample QuestionWhere was Robert Boyle born?
