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CS 14: Philosophy of the Human Person Lesson 1 & 2 Review

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What is philosophy's primary aim according to the text?

Finding answers to fundamental questions about reality, morality, and knowledge.

Which philosopher is associated with the Allegory of the Cave?

Plato

What does transcendence refer to according to the text?

Existing above and beyond material experience.

Which type of reasoning is associated with making specific conclusions based on general principles or rules?

<p>Deductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the human body in relation to transcendence?

<p>The human body imposes both limits and possibilities for transcendence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in promoting environmental stewardship according to the text?

<p>Prudence and frugality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'transcendence' refer to?

<p>The state of being beyond material experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is philosophical method defined in the text?

<p>Systematic use of critical reasoning to find answers to fundamental questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between holistic and partial perspectives according to the text?

<p>Holistic views focus on interconnectedness, while partial views focus on isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Allegory of the Cave, what do the shadows on the wall represent?

<p>Illusions or false beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does Plato associate with a human being as an embodied spirit?

<p>Dualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the use of critical reasoning to find answers to fundamental questions?

<p>Rational inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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