Phil 102A F10: Quizzes

Quiz 1
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  1. Briefly explain (3-5 sentences) Socrates' theory of knowledge as recollection. (5 points)
  2. Briefly describe Socrates' distinction between Knowledge and True Opinion and illustrate it with an example. (1 point each for the two definitions, 3 points for the example)

Quiz 2
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  1. Explain Plato's allegory of the cave. A picture is fine. (6 points)
  2. What are two conclusions we are supposed to draw from this allegory? (2 points each)
Quiz 3
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  1. Explain Anselm's Ontological Argument for God's Existence (6 points).
  2. Explain Aquinas' objection to this argument (4 points).
Quiz 4
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In Meditation I, Descartes articulates three forms of doubt. Describe two of them. In your answer be sure to explain the nature of the doubt, which beliefs that form of doubt calls into question, and which beliefs survive that form of doubt. (5 points each)

Quiz 5
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  1. What is a primary quality? Be sure to give an example (2 points).
  2. What is a secondary quality? Be sure to give an example (2 points).
  3. What is "indirect realism" (3 points)?
  4. What is "subjective idealism" (3 points?
Quiz 6
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  1. According to Hume, what is an idea (2 points)?
  2. What is an impression (2 points)?
  3. How do we tell the difference between ideas and impressions (2 points)?
  4. What is one argument Hume gives for the claim that all ideas are derived from impressions (4 points)?
Quiz 7
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Explain Kierkegaard's distinction between objective and subjective reflection (or objective and subjective knowledge) (3 points each). Illustrate this distinction with an example (either your own, or one from class) (4 points).


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