Question 1

The etymological meaning of Philosophy is ---&#10;A)love of god.&#10;B)love of wisdom&#10;C)love of truth.&#10;D)love of knowledge

Accepted Answer

The term "philosophy" originates from the Greek words "philo" (love) and "sophia" (wisdom), thus etymologically meaning "love of wisdom."

Question 2

The idol that stands for a persons individual inhibitions is known as---&#10;A)cave&#10;B)theatre&#10;C)market place.&#10;D)tribe

Accepted Answer

The "idol of the cave" refers to individual biases and personal limitations that affect one's perception and understanding, as described by philosopher Francis Bacon.

Question 3

The author of Introduction to Positive Philosophy&#10;A)francis bacon.&#10;B)henry bergson&#10;C)august comte.&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

francis bacon.&#10;

Question 4

--- is also known as First Philosophy&#10;A)epistemology.&#10;B)axiology&#10;C)metaphysics.&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Metaphysics is traditionally referred to as First Philosophy, primarily because it deals with the fundamental questions of reality that precede any special sciences.

Question 5

The word aesthetics is derived from the Greek word---&#10;A)aestia&#10;B)aesthonomics&#10;C)aisthetikos&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The word "aesthetics" is derived from the Greek word "aisthetikos," which pertains to perception by the senses.

Question 6

The 18th century German thinker who initiated dramatic changes in the field of Aesthetics is ---&#10;A)leibniz.&#10;B)kant&#10;C)nietzsche&#10;D)schelling

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Kant, in the 18th century, significantly influenced the field of aesthetics with his work "Critique of Judgment" (1790), where he explored the nature and conditions of aesthetic judgment, thereby initiating dramatic changes in the field.

Question 7

In the word Epistemology epistem means---&#10;A)knowledge.&#10;B)theory&#10;C)science.&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, where "epistem" is derived from the Greek word "episteme," meaning knowledge or understanding.

Question 8

Francis Bacon was an advocate and practitioner of --- method&#10;A)positive.&#10;B)logical&#10;C)scientific.&#10;D)mathematical

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon was a key figure in the development of the scientific method, advocating for empirical research and experimentation as the basis for gaining knowledge.

Question 9

There are --- Systems or Schools in Indian Philosophy .&#10;A)two.&#10;B)seven&#10;C)six&#10;D)four

Accepted Answer

There are six systems or schools in Indian Philosophy: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.

Question 10

--- is a heterodox school&#10;A)nyayavaisesika&#10;B)sankhya yoga&#10;C)carvaka&#10;D)advaita

Accepted Answer

Carvaka is a heterodox school because it does not accept the authority of the Vedas, which is a key characteristic of heterodox (Nastika) schools in Indian philosophy.

Question 11

--- is an idealist&#10;A)berkeley&#10;B)john dewey&#10;C)locke.&#10;D)all of these

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The answer of --- is an idealist&#10;A)berkeley&#10;B)john dewey&#10;C)locke.&#10;D)all of these...

Question 12

--- is a realist&#10;A)kant.&#10;B)locke&#10;C)hegel&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of --- is a realist&#10;A)kant.&#10;B)locke&#10;C)hegel&#10;D)none of these...

Question 13

The tendency of human nature to have certain incorrect conclusions is known as ---.&#10;A)idol of the cave&#10;B)idol of the tribe&#10;C)idol of the theatre.&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of The tendency of human nature to have...

Question 14

According to Comte ---is the stage of the society dominated by religion&#10;A)metaphysical stage.&#10;B)scientific stage&#10;C)theological stage.&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of According to Comte ---is the stage of...

Question 15

Bacon took up --- ideas to build an inductive approach.&#10;A)aristotelian.&#10;B)socratic&#10;C)platonic.&#10;D)all the three

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The answer of Bacon took up --- ideas to build...

Question 16

The a priori factors in sensation are ---and ---&#10;A)mind and body.&#10;B)thought and extension&#10;C)space and time.&#10;D)all of these

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The answer of The a priori factors in sensation are...

Question 17

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something is called a ---&#10;A)routine.&#10;B)method&#10;C)experience.&#10;D)all the three

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The answer of A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching...

Question 18

A person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual is a ---&#10;A)skeptic.&#10;B)critic&#10;C)optimist.&#10;D)pessimist

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The answer of A person who questions the validity or...

Question 19

According to to Kant there are ---- categories&#10;A)two.&#10;B)three&#10;C)four.&#10;D)five

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The answer of According to to Kant there are ----...

Question 20

In the first stage of his philosophical Career Kant was a ---&#10;A)rationalist.&#10;B)empiricist&#10;C)idealist.&#10;D)critical

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The answer of In the first stage of his philosophical...

Question 21

Philosopher King was the concept of ---&#10;A)aristotle.&#10;B)socrates&#10;C). plato.&#10;D)thales

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The answer of Philosopher King was the concept of ---&#10;A)aristotle.&#10;B)socrates&#10;C)....

Question 22

--- involves direct sense object contact&#10;A)verbal testimony.&#10;B)perception&#10;C)inference.&#10;D)comparison

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The answer of --- involves direct sense object contact&#10;A)verbal testimony.&#10;B)perception&#10;C)inference.&#10;D)comparison...

Question 23

Sense Object contact is technically called ---&#10;A)vyapti&#10;B)anumati&#10;C)sannikarsha&#10;D)hetu

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The answer of Sense Object contact is technically called ---&#10;A)vyapti&#10;B)anumati&#10;C)sannikarsha&#10;D)hetu...

Question 24

Ordinary perception is known as ---&#10;A)laukika perception.&#10;B)yogic perception&#10;C)alaukika perception.&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Ordinary perception is known as ---&#10;A)laukika perception.&#10;B)yogic...

Question 25

The higher Values in life is named as---&#10;A)aryasatya&#10;B)purusarthas&#10;C)lokasayta.&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of The higher Values in life is named...

Deck 6: Philosophical Concepts and Thinkers: Part B