Question 1

Cartesian method begins with _______&#10;A)methodic doubt&#10;B)empirical facts&#10;C)existence&#10;D)dialogue

Accepted Answer

The Cartesian method begins with methodic doubt, which involves doubting everything that can possibly be doubted to establish what can be known with certainty.

Question 2

Cartesian doubt is not ________&#10;A)methodic&#10;B)positive&#10;C)skeptical&#10;D)intuitive

Accepted Answer

skeptical&#10;

Question 3

According to Descartes, genuine knowledge is ________&#10;A)doubtful&#10;B)clear and distinct&#10;C)not possible&#10;D)not certain

Accepted Answer

Descartes posited that genuine knowledge must be clear and distinct, meaning that for something to be known, it must be so self-evident and unmistakable that it cannot be doubted. This is a foundational aspect of his philosophical method, which begins with methodical doubt to arrive at indubitable truths.

Question 4

_________ is self-evident truth.&#10;A)doubt&#10;B)empirical fact&#10;C)imagination&#10;D)axiom

Accepted Answer

An axiom is considered a self-evident truth that does not require proof to be accepted as true, which is why it is the correct choice.

Question 5

Descartes rejected the reliability of _______ as a sure source of truth.&#10;A)sense perception&#10;B)authority&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)

Accepted Answer

Descartes famously doubted the reliability of sense perception as a source of truth in his methodological skepticism, and he also questioned the authority of traditional knowledge sources, seeking instead a foundation for knowledge that could be known with certainty.

Question 6

Doubt leading to 'indubitable certainty' is a characteristic feature of _________.&#10;A)cartesian method&#10;B)skepticism&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)

Accepted Answer

The Cartesian method, developed by René Descartes, involves systematic doubt to reach indubitable certainty.

Question 7

According to Descartes, __________ is the first and most certain knowledge.&#10;A)doubt&#10;B)cogito ergo sum&#10;C)skepticism&#10;D)all these

Accepted Answer

Descartes famously concluded "cogito ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) as the first and most certain knowledge that could not be doubted, establishing the foundation for his epistemology.

Question 8

The axiom of ___________ is the basis of Descartes' argument for the existence of God.&#10;A)doubt&#10;B)method&#10;C)knowledge&#10;D)causality

Accepted Answer

Descartes' argument for the existence of God is based on the axiom of causality, which posits that there must be at least as much reality in the cause as in the effect, leading him to conclude that the idea of a perfect God must have been caused by a perfect being.

Question 9

________ had developed a distinct philosophical method.&#10;A)socrates&#10;B)descartes&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)

Accepted Answer

Both Socrates and Descartes developed distinct philosophical methods. Socrates is known for the Socratic method, which involves asking a series of questions to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas. Descartes is famous for his method of doubt, which involves questioning all beliefs that could possibly be doubted to establish a firm foundation for genuine knowledge.

Question 10

_________ refers to a philosophical method.&#10;A)phenomenological&#10;B)socratic&#10;C)cartesian&#10;D)all these

Accepted Answer

All these options refer to philosophical methods. Phenomenological relates to the study of structures of experience and consciousness. Socratic is named after Socrates and involves asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking. Cartesian is related to the philosophy of René Descartes, emphasizing doubt and analytical thought.

Question 11

Cartesian method aims at _______ knowledge.&#10;A)skeptical&#10;B)empirical&#10;C)clear and distinct&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Cartesian method aims at _______ knowledge.&#10;A)skeptical&#10;B)empirical&#10;C)clear and...

Question 12

Descartes' passion for ________ had influenced his philosophical method.&#10;A)philosophy&#10;B)doubt&#10;C)ethics&#10;D)mathematics

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The answer of Descartes' passion for ________ had influenced his...

Question 13

Cogito ergo sum is a/an _________ truth like 2+2=4.&#10;A)axiomatic&#10;B)uncertain&#10;C)indistinct&#10;D)doubtful

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The answer of Cogito ergo sum is a/an _________ truth...

Question 14

________ was the inventor of dialectic method.&#10;A)marx&#10;B)descartes&#10;C)socrates&#10;D)husserl

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The answer of ________ was the inventor of dialectic method.&#10;A)marx&#10;B)descartes&#10;C)socrates&#10;D)husserl...

Question 15

Socratic Method is not __________.&#10;A)conceptual&#10;B)definitional&#10;C)mathematical&#10;D)conversational

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The answer of Socratic Method is not __________.&#10;A)conceptual&#10;B)definitional&#10;C)mathematical&#10;D)conversational...

Question 16

'Irony' is a characteristic of _________ Method.&#10;A)cartesian&#10;B)phenomenological&#10;C)socratic&#10;D)all these

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The answer of 'Irony' is a characteristic of _________ Method.&#10;A)cartesian&#10;B)phenomenological&#10;C)socratic&#10;D)all...

Question 17

Socratic dialectic is _________.&#10;A)inductive&#10;B)deductive&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither (a) nor (b)

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The answer of Socratic dialectic is _________.&#10;A)inductive&#10;B)deductive&#10;C)both (a) and (b)&#10;D)neither...

Question 18

Brentano and Husserl are founders of ________ method.&#10;A)phenomenological&#10;B)scientific&#10;C)inductive&#10;D)dialectical

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The answer of Brentano and Husserl are founders of ________...

Question 19

Phenomenologists attack __________.&#10;A)reductionism&#10;B)psychologism&#10;C)scientism&#10;D)all these

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The answer of Phenomenologists attack __________.&#10;A)reductionism&#10;B)psychologism&#10;C)scientism&#10;D)all these...

Question 20

Reduction or exclusion is a procedure in _________ method.&#10;A)phenomenological&#10;B)socratic&#10;C)cartesian&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Reduction or exclusion is a procedure in...

Question 21

Bracketing existence is a procedure in _________ method.&#10;A)socratic&#10;B)cartesian&#10;C)phenomenological&#10;D)dialectical

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The answer of Bracketing existence is a procedure in _________...

Question 22

According to ________, presuppositionless inquiry is the acid test of a truly critical philosophy.&#10;A)husserl&#10;B)socrates&#10;C)marx&#10;D)hegel

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The answer of According to ________, presuppositionless inquiry is the...

Question 23

Epistemological epoche is a component of ________ method.&#10;A)socratic&#10;B)cartesian&#10;C)mathematical&#10;D)phenomenological

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The answer of Epistemological epoche is a component of ________...

Question 24

Nothing is assumed in phenomenological method means it is ________ inquiry.&#10;A)dialectical&#10;B)scientific&#10;C)presuppositionless&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Nothing is assumed in phenomenological method means...

Question 25

_________ regarded philosophy as a 'rigorous science'.&#10;A)socrates&#10;B)husserl&#10;C)marx&#10;D)hegel

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The answer of _________ regarded philosophy as a 'rigorous science'.&#10;A)socrates&#10;B)husserl&#10;C)marx&#10;D)hegel...

Question 26

Phenomenological method insists on ________ inquiry.&#10;A)dialectical&#10;B)presuppositionless&#10;C)presupposed&#10;D)doubtful

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The answer of Phenomenological method insists on ________ inquiry.&#10;A)dialectical&#10;B)presuppositionless&#10;C)presupposed&#10;D)doubtful...

Deck 4: Philosophical Methods and Approaches