24 Questions
Which philosophical theory advocates that knowledge is gained through reason?
Rationalism
What is the term for the belief that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth?
Tabula rasa
What is the process by which humans are given a soul called?
Ensoulment
Which philosophical attitude is characterized by doubt?
Doubt
What is the theory that every event/action is caused known as?
Determinism
According to Plato, the soul is compared to which of the following?
The driver of a chariot
Which philosophical concept pertains to the belief that human beings can choose and act freely?
Freewill
What is the philosophical study of knowledge known as?
Epistemology
What is the view that every event has a cause, potentially leading to the belief that human beings cannot have free will?
Determinism
What is the term for the belief that the human will is free, allowing individuals to choose and act freely?
Freewill
Which philosophical theory posits that knowledge is gained through our five senses?
Empiricism
What is the process by which humans are given a soul called?
Ensoulment
Which philosophical concept pertains to the theory that every event/action is caused?
Determinism
What is the belief that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth known as?
Tabula rasa
Which philosophical attitude is characterized by doubt?
Scepticism
What is the soul believed to do after physical death?
Connect someone to God
According to Plato, how did he compare the body and soul?
To a chariot and its driver
What is the term for the belief that human beings can choose and act freely?
Freewill
What is the term for the view that every event has a cause, potentially leading to the belief that human beings cannot have free will?
Determinism
What is the philosophical study of knowledge known as?
Epistemology
What is the term for a philosophical attitude of doubt, particularly the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain?
Scepticism
Who famously tried to doubt all of his beliefs in 'three waves of doubt'?
Descartes
What is the term for the belief that our genes determine how we act, not just what we look like?
Genetic determinism
What is the term for the view that our bodies are programmed like computers to respond in set ways to particular situations?
Physical determinism
Test your understanding of key concepts in the Introduction to Philosophy unit for Year 9. Explore ideas such as soul, dualism, and freewill as you engage with the fundamental principles of philosophical thought.
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