Phil 110 S11: Quizzes

Quiz 10
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  1. According to Aristotle, what is the difference between an intellectual and a moral virtue? (4 points)
  2. Give an example of a moral virtue. Be sure to identify the name of the virtue as well as the three parts. (6 points)
Quiz 8
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  1. What is Mill's Greatest Happiness Principle? (2 points)
  2. What is one of the consequences of Utilitarianism we discussed in class (2 points)?
  3. What is Mill's Doctrine Fit Only for Swine objection? (3 points)
  4. How does he respond to this objection? (3 points)

Quiz 6
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  1. What is Plato's Sun Analogy (2 points)
  2. Explain Plato's Allegory of the Cave (a picture is fine). (4 points)
  3. What are two implication we are supposed to draw from this Allegory? (2 points each)

Quiz 5
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  1. Explain the difference between being and non-being (3 points) and illustrate it with an example (3 points).
  2. What is Yin? (2 points)
  3. What is Yang? (2points)

Quiz 4
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  1. According to Hume, what is the source of our idea of causality? (5 points)
  2. According to Hume, what is the problem of induction? (5 points)
Quiz 3
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  1. Explain Descartes' Cogito argument. (4 points)
  2. Explain Cartesian Dualism (in your answer be sure to explain what "thinking things" and "extended substance" are). (6 points)
Quiz 2
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  1. What are the two sources of "Self-evident" knowledge that Al-Ghazali considers. (2.5 points each)
  2. Why does he reject these two sources of "self-evident" knowledge? (2.5 points each)
Quiz 1
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  1. Briefly describe the structure of an Athenian trial as discussed in class (a bulleted list is fine). (6 points)
  2. What are two of the charges leveled against Socrates at his trial? (2 points each)
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