73 Questions
What does the word 'philosophy' mean?
Love of wisdom
What is epistemology?
The science of knowledge
What does logic deal with?
Operations of the human mind
What is axiology?
The science of values
What kind of science is logic considered to be?
Normative science
What was philosophy considered to be until 1840?
A natural science
What was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's first book?
'The Ethics of Vedanta and its Material Presupposition'
Who introduced the word 'philosopher' to distinguish his style from that of Sophists?
Plato
What does the word 'philosophy' mean?
Love of wisdom
According to Rene Descartes, what is the relation between philosophy and other sciences?
Philosophy is the root, physics is the trunk, and all other sciences are the branches
What is epistemology concerned with?
Science of knowledge
Which category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning?
Thinking
What is material truth confirmed by?
Consistency between statements and facts in the real world
What distinguishes normative science from positive science?
'Ought to be' or 'should be'
What does logic primarily deal with?
Forms of thought
What does axiology study?
'Goodness' and 'beauty'
'Word, speech, reason, or thought' are meanings associated with which term?
'Logos'
What did Plato introduce the term 'philosopher' for?
To distinguish his style from that of Sophists
In what way does philosophy relate to others and the world?
Recognition of others and the world as a whole
What was science known as before 1840?
Natural philosophy
Which of the following best describes logic?
The art of reasoning and normative science
What does formal science primarily deal with?
Forms of thought and mental operations
Which of the following is an example of judgment as explained in the text?
'Sona is taller than Baby but shorter than Seena'
What is the difference between material truth and formal truth?
Material truth is confirmed by consistency between statements and facts, whereas formal truth is expressed in the form of a judgment
What was Socrates' method for solving problems known as?
Dialectic or Socratic method
Which of the following best describes Dr. S. Radhakrishnan?
A prominent teacher from Tirutani
What does logic primarily focus on?
Forms of thought and ways of thinking
What is the main concern of logic?
Understanding the ways of thinking or forms of thought
In what way does logic relate to mental activities?
It is primarily concerned with the thinking part of the mind
What does formal science mainly concern itself with?
Forms of thought and mental operations
What can be recognized by sense perception?
Material truth
What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?
Dialectic or Socratic method
What is the primary focus of the provided text?
The philosophical concepts in the Indian national anthem
What is the primary concern of logic according to the text?
Analyzing philosophical arguments
Which Indian state is NOT mentioned in the Indian national anthem?
Kerala
What is the specified quality of paper for printing mentioned in the text?
80gsm ivory paper
What kind of science is logic considered to be based on the text?
Formal science
Where is Dr. Chandini affiliated according to the text?
GHSS, Azhikkode
What are the two Greek words that the term 'philosophy' is derived from?
Philo and Sophia
Which category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning, feeling, and willing?
Mental activities
What is the basic question asked in epistemology?
How do we know?
What is the science that deals with the value of goodness and right conduct?
Ethics
What distinguishes normative science from positive science?
Dealing with evaluative standards vs. descriptive observations
What faculty of the mind does logic primarily concern itself with?
Reasoning
What does formal science mainly concern itself with?
Forms of thought
According to René Descartes, what metaphor does he use to describe the relation between philosophy and other sciences?
'All Philosophy is like a tree'
'Epistemology' is derived from which two Greek words?
'Epi' meaning knowledge and 'Sophia' meaning wisdom
What was philosophy considered to be until 1840?
Natural philosophy
What was the term introduced by Plato to distinguish his style from that of Sophists?
Philosopher
What does axiology primarily study?
The value of goodness and right conduct
What does logic primarily focus on?
Examining the operations of the mind
What distinguishes normative science from positive science?
Normative science deals with what ought to be, while positive science deals with what is.
What can be recognized by sense perception?
Material truth
Which of the following best describes logic?
A normative science concerned with the operations of the mind
What does axiology study?
Value or quality judgments
'Socrates was a famous Greek thinker. He was born in 470 BC.' What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?
'Socratic' or dialectic method
'Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the second President of India.' What was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's first book?
'The Ethics of Vedanta and its Material Presupposition'
'Socrates was a famous Greek thinker. He was born in 470 BC.' What was the method of Socrates known as?
'Socratic' or dialectic method
'All our mental activities can be classified into three categories: thinking, feeling, and willing.' What category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning?
'Thinking'
'Openness, courage, and caring are some aspects of the right attitude to lead a happy and fruitful life.' What is epistemology concerned with?
'The nature and scope of knowledge'
'This chapter introduces philosophy and its functions in our life.' What does philosophy primarily focus on?
'Exploring fundamental questions about existence and knowledge'
'India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters.' What is the specified quality of paper for printing in the provided text?
80gsm map litho (snow-white)
What is the primary focus of epistemology?
Studying the sources and limits of knowledge
What did Plato introduce the term 'philosopher' for?
To distinguish his style from Sophists
According to Rene Descartes, what is the relation between philosophy and other sciences?
Philosophy is the root, while other sciences are the trunk and branches
What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?
Socratic or dialectic method
What does axiology study?
'Beauty' and 'harmony' in nature and arts
What distinguishes normative science from positive science?
Normative science deals with things as they 'should be', while positive science deals with things as they appear in nature
What was the method of Socrates known as?
'Socratic or dialectic method'
What does logic primarily deal with?
'Correct reasoning'
What does the word 'philosophy' mean?
'Love of wisdom'
What is the profession of Antony Das as mentioned in the text?
Writer
What is the tone of the pledge towards India?
Patriotic
This quiz introduces the concepts of logic as a normative science and a formal science. It explores the idea of logic as the art of reasoning and its role in guiding thoughts towards truth. Additionally, it contemplates the concept of form and shape in relation to objects in nature and our thoughts.
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