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What are the three big topic areas in philosophy?
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?
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?
Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the nature of reality?
- Metaphysics (correct)
- Ethics
- Epistemology
- Logic
What kind of questions does epistemology address?
What kind of questions does epistemology address?
Which branch of science may address the question of whether or not science covers all of rational inquiry?
Which branch of science may address the question of whether or not science covers all of rational inquiry?
What is the primary aim of contemporary analytic metaphysics?
What is the primary aim of contemporary analytic metaphysics?
What is the best definition of metaphysics?
What is the best definition of metaphysics?
What is Ontology in philosophy?
What is Ontology in philosophy?
Which option correctly represents the study of relationships between human beings?
Which option correctly represents the study of relationships between human beings?
In metaphysics, what is the study of knowledge known as?
In metaphysics, what is the study of knowledge known as?
Which philosophy domain focuses on the purification of the soul?
Which philosophy domain focuses on the purification of the soul?
What is the scientific field that studies 'ultimate reality' or how things really are?
What is the scientific field that studies 'ultimate reality' or how things really are?
Which of the following best describes contemporary analytic metaphysics and its aims?
Which of the following best describes contemporary analytic metaphysics and its aims?
Why are beliefs important?
Why are beliefs important?
What term is used to refer to a person's code of values or the beliefs by which they live?
What term is used to refer to a person's code of values or the beliefs by which they live?
What kind of methods does the text mention as useful for investigating human psychological problems?
What kind of methods does the text mention as useful for investigating human psychological problems?
