Question 1

intellectual midwifery is the theory of knowledge put forward by:
A)plato
B)thales
C)comte
D)socrates

Accepted Answer

Intellectual midwifery is a concept attributed to Socrates, who likened his role in stimulating, guiding, and bringing forth ideas in others to that of a midwife assisting in the birth process.

Question 2

--- is a Skeptic.
A)david hume
B)emmanuel kant
C)hegel
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

David Hume is widely recognized as a skeptic, particularly in his philosophical approach to empiricism and skepticism about the ability of reason to know anything beyond immediate experience.

Question 3

The metaphysical view that there are many realities is known as
A)dualism
B)pluralism
C)monism
D)non-dualism

Accepted Answer

Pluralism is the metaphysical view that there are multiple realities or kinds of reality, as opposed to monism, which posits a single reality, and dualism, which typically divides reality into two distinct kinds, such as mind and matter. Non-dualism generally refers to a concept in spiritual or philosophical contexts where the dichotomy of subject and object is transcended, but it does not specifically imply many realities.

Question 4

The theory that holds reason as the source of knowledge is
A)idealism
B)rationalism
C)empiricism
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Rationalism is the theory that reason itself is the primary source of knowledge, rather than sensory experience.

Question 5

Inborn ideas are known as:
A)adventitious ideas
B)factitious ideas
C)innate ideas
D)a b&c

Accepted Answer

Innate ideas are those that are understood to be present in the mind from birth, not acquired through experience or sensory input. This concept contrasts with adventitious ideas, which come from external experiences, and factitious ideas, which are invented by the mind.

Question 6

The Philosophy of Hegel is known as
A)phenomenal idealism
B)personal idealism
C)objective idealism
D)absolute idealism

Accepted Answer

Hegel's philosophy is known as absolute idealism, which posits that reality is the manifestation of an absolute, all-encompassing mind or spirit.

Question 7

The founder of Positivism is
A)saint simon
B)c. s pierce
C)august comte
D)francis bacon

Accepted Answer

August Comte is recognized as the founder of Positivism, a philosophical and sociological approach that asserts that all authentic knowledge is scientific and that all scientific knowledge can be arrived at through empirical observation and logical positivism.

Question 8

The author of Novum Organum is
A)rene descartes
B)lemnitzer
C)john dewey
D)francis bacon

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon is the author of "Novum Organum," a philosophical work that outlines a new method of scientific inquiry, opposing the Aristotelian approach. It was published in 1620.

Question 9

Metaphysics is the work of
A)socrates
B)plato
C)aristotle
D)thales

Accepted Answer

Metaphysics is a foundational work in metaphysics by Aristotle, where he explores the concept of being and essence.

Question 10

Early Skepticism is also known as
A)pyrrhonism
B)positivism
C)materialism
D)idealism

Accepted Answer

Early Skepticism is also known as Pyrrhonism, named after Pyrrho of Elis, who inspired this school of thought that emphasizes the suspension of judgment (epoche) and having no opinions (ataraxia) to achieve tranquility.

Question 11

The Greek word Pragma means
A)truth
B)act or deed
C)utility
D)beauty

Accepted Answer

Pragma, in Greek, translates to "act" or "deed," indicating an action or something done, rather than an abstract concept or quality.

Question 12

The author of Republic
A)socrates
B)descartes
C)plato
D)hume

Accepted Answer

Plato is the author of "Republic," which is a Socratic dialogue concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man.

Question 13

The metaphysical view that there is one ultimate reality is called
A)dualism
B)pluralism
C)monism
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Monism is the metaphysical and philosophical view that all is one, asserting that there exists only one ultimate substance or principle.

Question 14

According to the modern scientists matter is
A)light
B)energy
C)illusion
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Modern scientists understand matter as a form of energy, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc², which shows the equivalence of mass and energy.

Question 15

--- is a Greek atomist
A)democritus
B)xenophanes
C)xenophon
D)zeno

Accepted Answer

Democritus is known for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.

Question 16

epistemology studies
A)origin and nature of knowledge
B)validity of knowledge
C)extend of knowledge
D)a, b &c

Accepted Answer

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, including its origin, nature, validity, and extent.

Question 17

The two branches of Metaphysics are
A)religion and theology
B)rationalism and empiricism
C)ontology and cosmology
D)materialism and spiritualism

Accepted Answer

Ontology and cosmology are the two branches of metaphysics. Ontology deals with the nature of being, existence, or reality, while cosmology is concerned with the study of the universe as a whole, including its origins and structure.

Question 18

The three distempers of learning according to. Francis Bacon are:
A)mind, body and god
B)ideas, experience and thought.
C)fantastical, contentious and delicate
D)tribe, cave and theatre

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon identified the three distempers of learning as fantastical, contentious, and delicate, which refer to the errors and obstacles in the pursuit of knowledge.

Question 19

Philosophy is concerned with
A)the irrational
B)beauty
C)the ideal
D)experimentation

Accepted Answer

Philosophy often deals with the ideal, including concepts such as truth, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It is not primarily concerned with the irrational, beauty (which is more the focus of aesthetics, a branch of philosophy), or experimentation (which is more characteristic of the scientific method).

Question 20

---- seeks to clarify and refine the process of knowing
A)epistemology
B)axiology
C)metaphysics
D)ethics

Accepted Answer

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, focusing on the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge and justified belief. It addresses questions about what knowledge is, how it is acquired, and the extent to which any subject or entity can be known.

Quiz 1: Philosophy and Metaphysics: Exploring Theories of Knowledge and Reality

intellectual midwifery is the theory of knowledge put forward by:

--- is a Skeptic.

The metaphysical view that there are many realities is known as

The theory that holds reason as the source of knowledge is

Inborn ideas are known as:

The Philosophy of Hegel is known as

The founder of Positivism is

The author of Novum Organum is

Metaphysics is the work of

Early Skepticism is also known as

The Greek word Pragma means

The author of Republic

The metaphysical view that there is one ultimate reality is called

According to the modern scientists matter is

--- is a Greek atomist

epistemology studies

The two branches of Metaphysics are

The three distempers of learning according to. Francis Bacon are:

Philosophy is concerned with

---- seeks to clarify and refine the process of knowing