Question 1

The etymological meaning of Philosophy is ---
A)love of god.
B)love of wisdom
C)love of truth.
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---
A)cave
B)theatre
C)market place.
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
A)francis bacon.
B)henry bergson
C)august comte.
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

--- is also known as First Philosophy
A)epistemology.
B)axiology
C)metaphysics.
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---
A)aestia
B)aesthonomics
C)aisthetikos
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 ---
A)leibniz.
B)kant
C)nietzsche
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---
A)knowledge.
B)theory
C)science.
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
A)positive.
B)logical
C)scientific.
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 .
A)two.
B)seven
C)six
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
A)nyayavaisesika
B)sankhya yoga
C)carvaka
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
A)berkeley
B)john dewey
C)locke.
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

George Berkeley is known as an idealist philosopher because he argued that reality consists of minds and their ideas. Everything that exists is either a mind, or something perceived by a mind, according to Berkeley. This contrasts with materialism, which posits that matter is the fundamental substance in nature. Locke and Dewey, on the other hand, are not primarily known for holding idealist positions. Locke is often associated with empiricism and the idea that knowledge comes from sensory experience, while Dewey is best known for his work in pragmatism and education, rather than idealism.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

John Locke is considered a realist because he emphasized the importance of sensory experience and empirical evidence in the formation of knowledge, aligning with the principles of philosophical realism.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The term "idol of the tribe" refers to a type of logical fallacy that Francis Bacon described as being inherent to human nature. It suggests that humans tend to make certain errors in thinking and judgment due to the limitations and biases of human understanding.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

According to Auguste Comte, the theological stage is the first stage of society, where explanations of the natural world and society are dominated by religious and spiritual beliefs.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Bacon's approach was primarily influenced by Aristotelian ideas, focusing on empirical methods and inductive reasoning rather than the deductive methods associated with Socratic or Platonic philosophies.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The a priori factors in sensation, as discussed in Kantian philosophy, are space and time. These are considered the necessary conditions for organizing sensory experiences.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A method refers to a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, focusing on the systematic way in which an activity is done.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A skeptic is someone who questions the validity or authenticity of something that claims to be true or factual.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Kant proposed that there are four categories of the mind's organization of sensory experiences, which are quantity, quality, relation, and modality.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

In the first stage of his philosophical career, Immanuel Kant was a rationalist, emphasizing the role of reason in understanding the world, before developing his critical philosophy that sought to reconcile rationalism and empiricism.

Quiz 6: Philosophical Concepts and Thinkers: Part B

The etymological meaning of Philosophy is ---

The idol that stands for a persons individual inhibitions is known as---

The author of Introduction to Positive Philosophy

--- is also known as First Philosophy

The word aesthetics is derived from the Greek word---

The 18th century German thinker who initiated dramatic changes in the field of Aesthetics is ---

In the word Epistemology epistem means---

Francis Bacon was an advocate and practitioner of --- method

There are --- Systems or Schools in Indian Philosophy .

--- is a heterodox school

--- is an idealist

--- is a realist

The tendency of human nature to have certain incorrect conclusions is known as ---.

According to Comte ---is the stage of the society dominated by religion

Bacon took up --- ideas to build an inductive approach.

The a priori factors in sensation are ---and ---

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something is called a ---

A person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual is a ---

According to to Kant there are ---- categories

In the first stage of his philosophical Career Kant was a ---