Introduction to Logic: Normative and Formal Science

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What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

  • Desire for knowledge
  • Love of wisdom (correct)
  • Pursuit of happiness
  • Understanding of nature

What is epistemology?

  • The science of values
  • The study of metaphysics and physics
  • The science of knowledge (correct)
  • The study of ethics and aesthetics

What does logic deal with?

  • Goodness and beauty
  • Nature and arts
  • Social conduct
  • Operations of the human mind (correct)

What is axiology?

<p>The science of values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of science is logic considered to be?

<p>Normative science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was philosophy considered to be until 1840?

<p>A natural science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's first book?

<p>'The Ethics of Vedanta and its Material Presupposition' (B), 'The Ethics of Vedanta and its Material Presupposition' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the word 'philosopher' to distinguish his style from that of Sophists?

<p>Plato (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

<p>Love of wisdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Rene Descartes, what is the relation between philosophy and other sciences?

<p>Philosophy is the root, physics is the trunk, and all other sciences are the branches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is epistemology concerned with?

<p>Science of knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning?

<p>Thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is material truth confirmed by?

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What distinguishes normative science from positive science?

<p>'Ought to be' or 'should be' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does logic primarily deal with?

<p>Forms of thought (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does axiology study?

<p>'Goodness' and 'beauty' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Word, speech, reason, or thought' are meanings associated with which term?

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What did Plato introduce the term 'philosopher' for?

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In what way does philosophy relate to others and the world?

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What was science known as before 1840?

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Which of the following best describes logic?

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What does formal science primarily deal with?

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Which of the following is an example of judgment as explained in the text?

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What is the difference between material truth and formal truth?

<p>Material truth is confirmed by consistency between statements and facts, whereas formal truth is expressed in the form of a judgment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Socrates' method for solving problems known as?

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Which of the following best describes Dr. S. Radhakrishnan?

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What does logic primarily focus on?

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What is the main concern of logic?

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In what way does logic relate to mental activities?

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What does formal science mainly concern itself with?

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What can be recognized by sense perception?

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What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?

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What is the primary focus of the provided text?

<p>The philosophical concepts in the Indian national anthem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of logic according to the text?

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Which Indian state is NOT mentioned in the Indian national anthem?

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What is the specified quality of paper for printing mentioned in the text?

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What kind of science is logic considered to be based on the text?

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Where is Dr. Chandini affiliated according to the text?

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What are the two Greek words that the term 'philosophy' is derived from?

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Which category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning, feeling, and willing?

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What is the basic question asked in epistemology?

<p>How do we know? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the science that deals with the value of goodness and right conduct?

<p>Ethics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes normative science from positive science?

<p>Dealing with evaluative standards vs. descriptive observations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What faculty of the mind does logic primarily concern itself with?

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What does formal science mainly concern itself with?

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According to René Descartes, what metaphor does he use to describe the relation between philosophy and other sciences?

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'Epistemology' is derived from which two Greek words?

<p>'Epi' meaning knowledge and 'Sophia' meaning wisdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was philosophy considered to be until 1840?

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What was the term introduced by Plato to distinguish his style from that of Sophists?

<p>Philosopher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does axiology primarily study?

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What does logic primarily focus on?

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What distinguishes normative science from positive science?

<p>Normative science deals with what ought to be, while positive science deals with what is. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be recognized by sense perception?

<p>Material truth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes logic?

<p>A normative science concerned with the operations of the mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does axiology study?

<p>Value or quality judgments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Socrates was a famous Greek thinker. He was born in 470 BC.' What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?

<p>'Socratic' or dialectic method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the second President of India.' What was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's first book?

<p>'The Ethics of Vedanta and its Material Presupposition' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Socrates was a famous Greek thinker. He was born in 470 BC.' What was the method of Socrates known as?

<p>'Socratic' or dialectic method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'All our mental activities can be classified into three categories: thinking, feeling, and willing.' What category of mental activities is concerned with reasoning?

<p>'Thinking' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Openness, courage, and caring are some aspects of the right attitude to lead a happy and fruitful life.' What is epistemology concerned with?

<p>'The nature and scope of knowledge' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'This chapter introduces philosophy and its functions in our life.' What does philosophy primarily focus on?

<p>'Exploring fundamental questions about existence and knowledge' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters.' What is the specified quality of paper for printing in the provided text?

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What is the primary focus of epistemology?

<p>Studying the sources and limits of knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato introduce the term 'philosopher' for?

<p>To distinguish his style from Sophists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Rene Descartes, what is the relation between philosophy and other sciences?

<p>Philosophy is the root, while other sciences are the trunk and branches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of problem-solving method did Socrates employ?

<p>Socratic or dialectic method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does axiology study?

<p>'Beauty' and 'harmony' in nature and arts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes normative science from positive science?

<p>Normative science deals with things as they 'should be', while positive science deals with things as they appear in nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the method of Socrates known as?

<p>'Socratic or dialectic method' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does logic primarily deal with?

<p>'Correct reasoning' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

<p>'Love of wisdom' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of Antony Das as mentioned in the text?

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What is the tone of the pledge towards India?

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