Quiz: Philosophy’s Meaning and
Importance
Question 1 3 pts
In philosophical terms, it is possible to be rational yet still be wrong.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 2 3 pts
The relationship between propositional knowledge and experiential
knowledge is:
Group of answer choices
experiential knowledge is superior to propositional knowledge
propositional knowledge is superior to experiential knowledge
experiential knowledge enhances understanding beyond propositions
propositional knowledge is a skill needing practice to master
Question 3 3 pts
Philosophers are concerned about which of the following:
Group of answer choices
the nature of reality
the reason why we believe what we believe
the method we use to discover truth
all of the above
Question 4 3 pts
The word “philosophy” originated from two Greek terms: philo which means
“love” and sophos which means:
, Group of answer choices
knowledge
wisdom
understanding
insight
Question 5 3 pts
Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:
Group of answer choices
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.
Water is composed of H2O.
My senses give me accurate information about the world.
People should respect another person’s property.
Question 6 3 pts
By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:
Group of answer choices
There are no contradictions in the worldview.
The worldview can account for new knowledge.
The beliefs of the worldview mutually support one another.
The worldview has the best explanatory power.
Question 7 3 pts
The main way mentioned in the reading that the philosophical mindset helps
in making moral decisions by:
Group of answer choices
It tells us what is right.
It eliminates unethical options.
Importance
Question 1 3 pts
In philosophical terms, it is possible to be rational yet still be wrong.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 2 3 pts
The relationship between propositional knowledge and experiential
knowledge is:
Group of answer choices
experiential knowledge is superior to propositional knowledge
propositional knowledge is superior to experiential knowledge
experiential knowledge enhances understanding beyond propositions
propositional knowledge is a skill needing practice to master
Question 3 3 pts
Philosophers are concerned about which of the following:
Group of answer choices
the nature of reality
the reason why we believe what we believe
the method we use to discover truth
all of the above
Question 4 3 pts
The word “philosophy” originated from two Greek terms: philo which means
“love” and sophos which means:
, Group of answer choices
knowledge
wisdom
understanding
insight
Question 5 3 pts
Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:
Group of answer choices
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.
Water is composed of H2O.
My senses give me accurate information about the world.
People should respect another person’s property.
Question 6 3 pts
By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:
Group of answer choices
There are no contradictions in the worldview.
The worldview can account for new knowledge.
The beliefs of the worldview mutually support one another.
The worldview has the best explanatory power.
Question 7 3 pts
The main way mentioned in the reading that the philosophical mindset helps
in making moral decisions by:
Group of answer choices
It tells us what is right.
It eliminates unethical options.
