Phil 107: Quizzes

Quiz 1
  1. What are two differences between the two origin stories presented in Genesis? (2.5 points each)
  2. What are two similarities between the two origin stories presented in Genesis? (2.5 points each)
Quiz 2
  1. What is "Atman" in Hinduism? (2 points)
  2. According to the origin myths of Hinduism, what accounts for the diversity of life we observe? (4 points)
  3. According to Hinduism, what is the cause of human suffering? (4 points)
Quiz 3
  1. Why was Confucius less concerned with metaphysical matters than the earlier works we studied? (2 points)
  2. What is the Decree of Heaven for Confucius? (3 points)
  3. What is Destiny for Confucius? (3 points)
  4. According to Confucius, what is the source of human suffering? (2 points)
Quiz 4
  1. What is Hsun-Tzu's argument that human beings are evil by nature? (3 points)
  2. Describe Plato's Allegory of the Cave (a picture with a short description is acceptable). (5 points)
  3. What is one conclusion Plato wants us to draw from this Allegory? (2 points)
Quiz 5
  1. Briefly describe two of the methods of doubt Descartes employs. In your answer, be sure to explain what beliefs are called into question by that form of doubt and what beliefs still remain. (3 points each)
  2. What is Descartes Cogito? (2 points)
  3. What is Cartesian Dualism? (2 points)
Quiz 6
  1. What does it mean to say that Hobbes has a Mechanistic view of human nature? (2 points)
  2. What are two advantages of a monarchy (2 points each)? What are two advantages of a democracy (2 points each)? Which system does Hobbes think is better (2 points)?
Quiz 7
  1. According to Hume, how do we distinguish an impression from an idea? (2 points)
  2. According to Hume, what is personal identity? (That is, what allows you to identify your current self with a past self?) (2 points)
  3. In our discussion of Darwin, I listed five features of the theory of evolution. Briefly explain two of those features. (3 points each)
Quiz 8

  1. How does Darwin distinguish human beings from all other animals? (2 points)
  2. What does it mean to say "existence comes before essence" (3 points)? What does it mean to say that "essence comes before existence" (3 points)?
  3. How does Sartre define anguish? (2 points)

Comments