Phil 107 F12: Quizzes

Quiz X

  1. Define “Posthuman.” (3 points)
  2. Define “Transhuman.” (3 points)
  3. What is one way that we might see an emergence of post/trans humanity? (4 points)

Quiz 5
Please write your name and "Quiz 5" at the top of your paper. Then answer the following questions:
  1. According to Hobbes, what are the three sources of human conflict? (2 points each)
  2. According to Hobbes, what is the source of human suffering? (2 points)
  3. According to Hobbes, what is the solution to human suffering? (2 points)

Quiz 4
Please write your name and "Quiz 4" at the top of your paper. Then answer the following questions:
  1. Explain two of the forms of doubt that Descartes considers. Be sure to explain the nature of that doubt, which beliefs that form of doubt calls into question and which beliefs survive. (4 points for each form of doubt)
  2. What is Cartesian Dualism? (2 points)

    Quiz 3
    Please write your name and "Quiz 3" at the top of your paper. Then answer the following questions:
    1. According to Confucius, what is "destiny?" (2 points)
    2. What role do the sages play in Confucianism? (2 points)
    3. What are two arguments Mencius gives for the claim that human beings are fundamentally good? (3 points each)

    Quiz 2
    Please write your name and "Quiz 2" at the top of your paper. Then answer the following questions:
    1. According to Hinduism, what accounts for all the multiplicity and diversity we observe in the natural world? (4 points)
    2. According to Hinduism, what is the cause of humans suffering? (3 points)
    3. How do we overcome this suffering? (3 points)

    Quiz 1
    Please write your name and "Quiz 1" at the top of your paper. Then answer the following questions:
    1. What are two similarities between the two origin stories in the Book of Genesis? (2.5 points each)
    2. What are two differences between the two origin stories in the Book of Genesis? (2.5 points each)
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