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PHI2010 Final Questions and Correct
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Answering an irrelevant question can be a way to divert an
opponent from the question they actually asked.
Ans: True
Russell claims that philosophy is good for those who study it.
Ans: True
To explore a belief is to
Ans: Assume its truth and consider its logical connections with other
beliefs.
Which of the following is not a benefit of studying philosophy?
Ans: Fame.
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One's ordinary beliefs are philosophical beliefs.
Ans: False
According to Socrates, the man of self-respect considers
Ans: Justice.
Socrates admits that he is wiser than most men.
Ans: True
An employee asks his boss for a raise. The boss says, "Your
performance reviews show that you haven't been working very
hard." What would be the best argument for the employee to use?
Ans: Prove that the performance reviews are wrong.
Socrates suggests that he be sentenced to
Ans: Free meals for life.
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A reasonable belief
Ans: Is a belief for which a good reason can be given.
A professional philosopher
Ans: Tries to answer broad, fundamental questions.
It is always a fallacy to appeal to famous people in support of one's
conclusion.
Ans: False
According to Socrates, he has a
Ans: Divine sign that speaks to him.
Russell claims that the "practical" person
Ans: Is concerned only with material goods.
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The fallacy of petitio principii involves circular reasoning
Ans: True
Philosophical questions are about a particular subject matter.
Ans: False
The jury is persuaded by Socrates' arguments.
Ans: False
On Russell's view, our personal aims are valuable because they
restrict our pursuit of answers to philosophical questions.
Ans: False
According to Russell, many of those who doubt philosophy are blind
to the importance of things good for the body.
Ans: False
PHI2010 Final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Answering an irrelevant question can be a way to divert an
opponent from the question they actually asked.
Ans: True
Russell claims that philosophy is good for those who study it.
Ans: True
To explore a belief is to
Ans: Assume its truth and consider its logical connections with other
beliefs.
Which of the following is not a benefit of studying philosophy?
Ans: Fame.
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One's ordinary beliefs are philosophical beliefs.
Ans: False
According to Socrates, the man of self-respect considers
Ans: Justice.
Socrates admits that he is wiser than most men.
Ans: True
An employee asks his boss for a raise. The boss says, "Your
performance reviews show that you haven't been working very
hard." What would be the best argument for the employee to use?
Ans: Prove that the performance reviews are wrong.
Socrates suggests that he be sentenced to
Ans: Free meals for life.
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A reasonable belief
Ans: Is a belief for which a good reason can be given.
A professional philosopher
Ans: Tries to answer broad, fundamental questions.
It is always a fallacy to appeal to famous people in support of one's
conclusion.
Ans: False
According to Socrates, he has a
Ans: Divine sign that speaks to him.
Russell claims that the "practical" person
Ans: Is concerned only with material goods.
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The fallacy of petitio principii involves circular reasoning
Ans: True
Philosophical questions are about a particular subject matter.
Ans: False
The jury is persuaded by Socrates' arguments.
Ans: False
On Russell's view, our personal aims are valuable because they
restrict our pursuit of answers to philosophical questions.
Ans: False
According to Russell, many of those who doubt philosophy are blind
to the importance of things good for the body.
Ans: False
