Download Introduction to Philosophy: Objective Questions and Essay on the Value of Philosophy - Pro and more Papers Introduction to Philosophy in PDF only on Docsity! Phil. 102: Introduction to Philosophy The Value of Philosophy and The Meaning of Life Summer, 2009 1 General Instructions Do not recopy the questions when you submit the answers to this test. Simply number the questions in accordance with the test sheet. Be sure to review the “Grades” section in the syllabus here: http://philosophy.lander.edu/intro/syllabusCT_summer/node5.html Caution: All work on this test must be your own work. Do not discuss objective questions with other members of the class. Be sure to review policy requirements for tests in the syllabus under the sections entitled, “Evaluation,” “Tests,” and “ How to Save with a .doc Extension.” Important : Statistical checks of academic honesty are made on all tests submitted for both objective and essay questions. See ReadMe1 for how this is done. 2 Objective Questions (30 pts.) Directions: Select the best responses to the following questions. On your test write the just letter of the best answer next to the number of the question. Do not include the question or the text answer on your paper. 1. John Dewey argues that in education we should (a) dedicate our studies to preparing for future challenges. (b) concentrate on our studies in the here and now. (c) dedicate ourselves so that we can master one field of study. (d) study as many different fields as possible in order to be able to adapt to changing circumstances. (e) learn by doing rather than by theory. 1 2 OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (30 PTS.) 2. One of the most important characteristics of philosophical activity is that philosophy is (a) a rejection of all common sense for theorizing. (b) seeks facts, rather than relationships between facts. (c) is an empirical, rather than a conceptual discipline. (d) a systematic inquiry into the assumptions of a subject. (e) one of the newer social sciences like psychology. 3. The epistemologist attempts to answer the question: (a) How do we determine the ultimate nature of reality? (b) What are aesthetics, moral philosophy, and ontology? (c) What is the difference between induction and induction? (d) How do we determine whether our beliefs are true or not? (e) What are the ultimate generalizations of the human intellect? 4. Axiology can be briefly defined as (a) the study of the assumption of any endeavor. (b) the discipline concerned with postulates and axioms. (c) any inquiry into the study of ultimate reality. (d) the attempt to find out about the good life. (e) the study of the nature and scope of value. 5. In his trial Socrates is accused of (a) being an atheist. (b) being a troublemaker or a gadfly. (c) doing the sort of things a scientist does. (d) corrupting the young. (e) all of the above. 6. The psychological reason why Socrates is being prosecuted is probably that Socrates (a) believes he is above the law. (b) is a foreigner and does not understand the law. (c) was a bother to the influential people of Athens. (d) sought a virtuous life. (e) was neglectful of his wife. 7. Socrates refutes the charge that he corrupts the young by pointing out that (a) the Delphic Oracle commanded him to know himself. (b) there are no witnesses present to refute him. (c) he believes in the gods and so is good. (d) he could not do wrong unintentionally. (e) his inner voice would not allow him to do so. 2
