Metaphysics and Philosophy Quiz

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What are the three big topic areas in philosophy?

Mathematics, Logic, and Psychology

Science, Religion, and Ethics

Physics, Biology, and Sociology

Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics (correct)

According to Pythagoras`s philosophy, which characteristic is not connected with fundamental virtues of life?

Sobriety or middle way; Simplicity;

Endurance in the face of difficulties; Keeping of mental and physical health;

Arrogance (correct)

Loyalty to gods and parents and friends and laws, rules

Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the nature of reality?

Metaphysics (correct)

Ethics

Epistemology

Logic

What kind of questions does epistemology address?

Questions about the nature of knowledge and justified belief Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science may address the question of whether or not science covers all of rational inquiry?

None Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of contemporary analytic metaphysics?

Better understanding how various claims about reality logically hang together or conflict Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of metaphysics?

The study of ultimate reality or how things really are Signup and view all the answers

What is Ontology in philosophy?

Philosophical study of existence and its properties and study of meaning of being Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly represents the study of relationships between human beings?

Philosophical study of relationships of human beings Signup and view all the answers

In metaphysics, what is the study of knowledge known as?

Study of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophy domain focuses on the purification of the soul?

Philosophical study of existence and its properties and study of meaning of being Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific field that studies 'ultimate reality' or how things really are?

Metaphysics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes contemporary analytic metaphysics and its aims?

Establishing systematic metaphysical worldviews Signup and view all the answers

Why are beliefs important?

Because our behavior is unimportant and our behaviors depend on our beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to a person's code of values or the beliefs by which they live?

Aristotle's philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What kind of methods does the text mention as useful for investigating human psychological problems?

Analytical approaches and scientific studies Signup and view all the answers

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