Question 1

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher stated, "Academics' lives are seldom interesting":
A)michel foucault
B)jacques derrida
C)jean baudrillard
D)gilles deleuze

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Author of Capitalism and Schizophrenia:
A)michel foucault
B)jean baudrillard
C)ferdinand de saussure
D)gilles deleuze

Accepted Answer

Capitalism and Schizophrenia is a two-volume theoretical work written by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari.

Question 3

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher was interested in the "power-knowledge relationship":
A)gilles deleuze
B)jacques derrida
C)michel foucault
D)ferdinand de saussure

Accepted Answer

Michel Foucault is renowned for his analysis of the relationship between power and knowledge and how they are used as a form of social control through societal institutions.

Question 4

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher started in philosophy by studying "pataphysics"
A)gilles deleuze
B)jean baudrillard
C)michel foucault
D)jacques derrida

Accepted Answer

Jean Baudrillard began his philosophical career studying 'pataphysics, which is a pseudo-philosophy dealing with the laws governing exceptions and the science of imaginary solutions.

Question 5

Postmodernism rejects which of the following metanarratives;
A)science/ secularism
B)christian
C)muslim
D)all metanarratives are rejected

Accepted Answer

Postmodernism is characterized by skepticism toward grand narratives or metanarratives, including those of science, religion, and secularism, suggesting that all such overarching narratives are subject to critique and deconstruction.

Question 6

Baudrillard's simulacra means
A)something unique and individual
B)the sign that creates the perception of reality than reality itself
C)truth
D)a lie

Accepted Answer

Baudrillard's concept of simulacra refers to copies or representations that become more real or influential than the original reality they are supposed to represent, thus creating a perception of reality that is based on the sign rather than the actual reality.

Question 7

Which French Philosopher argued that there were no meta or grand narratives, only micro narratives?
A)jean baudrillard
B)john the baptist
C)jean-françois lyotard
D)jean jacques rousseau

Accepted Answer

Jean-François Lyotard is known for his argument against meta-narratives or grand narratives, emphasizing instead the importance of "petits récits" or small, localized narratives. This concept is a key aspect of his work on postmodernism.

Question 8

Author of, On humanistic education
A)jean baudrillard
B)giambattista vico
C)jean-françois lyotard
D)jean jacques rousseau

Accepted Answer

The answer of Author of, On humanistic education
A)jean baudrillard
B)giambattista vico
C)jean-françois...

Question 9

According to vico Humanity
A)consequence of institution
B)presupposition
C)cause
D)relation

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to vico Humanity
A)consequence of institution
B)presupposition
C)cause
D)relation...

Question 10

For Vico human essence is
A)pre-existent one
B)no pre-existent
C)inherited
D)irrational

Accepted Answer

Vico believed that human essence is not pre-existent but is formed and developed through history and culture. He argued against the idea of a fixed, inherent human nature, emphasizing instead the role of social and historical contexts in shaping human understanding and society.

Question 11

According to Vico the structure is
A)static
B)transformable
C)idle
D)idea

Accepted Answer

Vico believed that the structure of society and its institutions are transformable, emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of human cultures and societies over time.

Question 12

Langue and parole are the concept of
A)jean baudrillard
B)john the baptist
C)ferdinand de saussure
D)jean jacques rousseau

Accepted Answer

Langue and parole are concepts introduced by Ferdinand de Saussure, a Swiss linguist, to distinguish between the abstract linguistic system (langue) and the actual manifestations of this system in speech (parole).

Question 13

According to Saussure a language is a system of
A)signs
B)logic
C)symbols
D)numbers

Accepted Answer

Saussure described language as a system of signs, where each sign is composed of a 'signifier' (sound pattern) and a 'signified' (concept).

Question 14

Systematic study of meaning
A)semantics
B)logic
C)signs
D)epigraphy

Accepted Answer

Semantics is the systematic study of meaning, particularly in language, focusing on the interpretation of words, phrases, sentences, and texts.

Question 15

Linguistic system, consists of
A)structures
B)prejudice
C)symbols
D)numbers

Accepted Answer

A linguistic system consists of structures, which are the rules and patterns that govern the use of language.

Question 16

According to Saussure two axis of language are
A)compound and simple
B)diachronic and synchronic
C)rigid and flexible
D)noumena and phenomena

Accepted Answer

Saussure proposed that language can be studied along two axes: the diachronic axis, which looks at the historical development and evolution of language over time, and the synchronic axis, which examines language at a specific point in time without considering historical changes.

Question 17

For Vico Language, is a kind of
A)knowledge
B)power
C)dominance
D)collective intelligence

Accepted Answer

The answer of For Vico Language, is a kind of
A)knowledge
B)power
C)dominance
D)collective...

Question 18

Author of Course in General Linguistics
A)ferdinand de saussure
B)kant
C)jean-françois lyotard
D)jean jacques rousseau

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand de Saussure is credited with being the author of "Course in General Linguistics," a foundational text in the field of linguistics and semiotics.

Question 19

Author of Mythologies
A)ferdinand de saussure
B)jean-françois lyotard
C)roland barthes
D)jacques derrida

Accepted Answer

Roland Barthes is the author of "Mythologies," a collection of essays on various topics that explore how myths shape our understanding of everyday life.

Question 20

the reproduction of labour-power complete with
A)ruling ideology
B)economics progress
C)economic reproduction
D)social enriching

Accepted Answer

The reproduction of labour-power is closely tied to the ruling ideology, as it involves the perpetuation of social norms, values, and beliefs that support the existing economic and social structures.

Quiz 2: Philosophy and Linguistics: A Compilation of Post-Structuralist and Humanistic Ideas

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher stated, "Academics' lives are seldom interesting":

Author of Capitalism and Schizophrenia:

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher was interested in the "power-knowledge relationship":

Which Post-Structuralist philosopher started in philosophy by studying "pataphysics"

Postmodernism rejects which of the following metanarratives;

Baudrillard's simulacra means

Which French Philosopher argued that there were no meta or grand narratives, only micro narratives?

Author of, On humanistic education

According to vico Humanity

For Vico human essence is

According to Vico the structure is

Langue and parole are the concept of

According to Saussure a language is a system of

Systematic study of meaning

Linguistic system, consists of

According to Saussure two axis of language are

For Vico Language, is a kind of

Author of Course in General Linguistics

Author of Mythologies

the reproduction of labour-power complete with