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PHIL101 TEST 1 UD ROGERS
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
The Unmoved Mover - correct answer -• How could something
not moving cause motion in other things?
o Her ex: samosas bag of food when hungry so someone jumped
up to get the food so the samosas made you move when they
didn't move
• As a final cause!
o Everything moves and changes to actualize its potentials
because everything wants to "imitate perfection" which is the
unmoved mover
Unmoved mover is perfect actualization so everything moves to
be like unmoved mover
o That is, things strive to actualize their potentials, in imitation of
the Unmoved Mover, which is perfect actuality.
The Unmoved Mover is sometimes called the "Prime" or - correct
answer -First Mover
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What does the Unmoved Mover do? - correct answer --The
Unmoved Mover is thinking about the perfect thing, it is Thought
Thinking Itself
according to aristotle, The purpose of human existence - correct
answer -happiness...actualizing your nature...flourishing as a
human being (i.e. pursuing your finalcause). "Natural Law" ethics.
• Aristotle's ethics are__since tehy apply to all human beings -
correct answer -aritstotle's ____ are universal
SO What kinds of things are we according to aristotle - correct
answer -• We are rational, social, animals...
• with cetian innate desires, which are to be pursued. This set of
desires is part of what constitutes our natures.
Innate Desires - correct answer -• With all other things, we share
the desire (or something like it) to survive
• With other gendered animals, we share the desire for
procreation.
• With other social animals, we share the desire for society... we
desire human society.
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So Aristotle's Ethics is not selfish! - correct answer -• Your
happiness is inextricably tied to the well-being of those around
you.
Uniquely human desires - correct answer -• "All men by nature
desire to know." Being rational is what sets us apart from other
animals.
• And being rationale, we have to figure out the best way to satisfy
our desires. We cannot just act on instinct.
The Golden Mean - correct answer -• General rule: Satisfy the
desire, but in the right way, that is with moderation. Not too much,
not too little.
• Goal to flourish / be happy (same idea)
Practice - correct answer -• Learn by doing. Have to develop the
habit of moderation
• Importance of education from early childhood
• Kid has to practice under guidance of someone who knows how
do it
• Thinks the nature (innate desires) has to be nurtured
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o Vices developed over time
• "Virtue ethics" Goal is to develop good habits, i.e. virtuous
character
according to aristotle Ultimately best activity is - correct answer -•
Contemplation of the best thing, the Unmoved Mover
Politics - correct answer -• The state is a natural institution Grows
naturally out of the nature of human beings. You cannot flourish
as a human being outside of a state.
o As norm in ancient Greece, state like small city state
• Unlike modern "contract" theories, where the thought is that the
citizens have chosen to be members of the state.
• The State is prior to the individual and to the family, in the sense
that it exists before them and is necessary for their flouring, but
what justifies authority of government?
Justifies Authority of Government - correct answer -• The purpose
of the state is to promote the good life for the individual.
• The purpose of the government is to promote the flourishing of
the individual. (And that includes the well-being of the family and
the whole society.)
PHIL101 TEST 1 UD ROGERS
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
The Unmoved Mover - correct answer -• How could something
not moving cause motion in other things?
o Her ex: samosas bag of food when hungry so someone jumped
up to get the food so the samosas made you move when they
didn't move
• As a final cause!
o Everything moves and changes to actualize its potentials
because everything wants to "imitate perfection" which is the
unmoved mover
Unmoved mover is perfect actualization so everything moves to
be like unmoved mover
o That is, things strive to actualize their potentials, in imitation of
the Unmoved Mover, which is perfect actuality.
The Unmoved Mover is sometimes called the "Prime" or - correct
answer -First Mover
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What does the Unmoved Mover do? - correct answer --The
Unmoved Mover is thinking about the perfect thing, it is Thought
Thinking Itself
according to aristotle, The purpose of human existence - correct
answer -happiness...actualizing your nature...flourishing as a
human being (i.e. pursuing your finalcause). "Natural Law" ethics.
• Aristotle's ethics are__since tehy apply to all human beings -
correct answer -aritstotle's ____ are universal
SO What kinds of things are we according to aristotle - correct
answer -• We are rational, social, animals...
• with cetian innate desires, which are to be pursued. This set of
desires is part of what constitutes our natures.
Innate Desires - correct answer -• With all other things, we share
the desire (or something like it) to survive
• With other gendered animals, we share the desire for
procreation.
• With other social animals, we share the desire for society... we
desire human society.
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So Aristotle's Ethics is not selfish! - correct answer -• Your
happiness is inextricably tied to the well-being of those around
you.
Uniquely human desires - correct answer -• "All men by nature
desire to know." Being rational is what sets us apart from other
animals.
• And being rationale, we have to figure out the best way to satisfy
our desires. We cannot just act on instinct.
The Golden Mean - correct answer -• General rule: Satisfy the
desire, but in the right way, that is with moderation. Not too much,
not too little.
• Goal to flourish / be happy (same idea)
Practice - correct answer -• Learn by doing. Have to develop the
habit of moderation
• Importance of education from early childhood
• Kid has to practice under guidance of someone who knows how
do it
• Thinks the nature (innate desires) has to be nurtured
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o Vices developed over time
• "Virtue ethics" Goal is to develop good habits, i.e. virtuous
character
according to aristotle Ultimately best activity is - correct answer -•
Contemplation of the best thing, the Unmoved Mover
Politics - correct answer -• The state is a natural institution Grows
naturally out of the nature of human beings. You cannot flourish
as a human being outside of a state.
o As norm in ancient Greece, state like small city state
• Unlike modern "contract" theories, where the thought is that the
citizens have chosen to be members of the state.
• The State is prior to the individual and to the family, in the sense
that it exists before them and is necessary for their flouring, but
what justifies authority of government?
Justifies Authority of Government - correct answer -• The purpose
of the state is to promote the good life for the individual.
• The purpose of the government is to promote the flourishing of
the individual. (And that includes the well-being of the family and
the whole society.)
