Metaphysics - Foundation of Philosophy Quiz
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What is the primary focus of metaphysics according to the passage?

  • The study of human psychology
  • The study of the meaning of life
  • The study of things beyond the physical world (correct)
  • The study of the physical world

Which of the following is not considered a basic question in metaphysics according to the passage?

  • What is the best way to conduct a scientific experiment? (correct)
  • What is the meaning and purpose of your life?
  • How does it mean to be a person?
  • Does God exist?

What is the main distinction made between the two main types of metaphysics described in the passage?

  • General metaphysics focuses on the study of being, while special metaphysics focuses on specific areas like cosmology and psychology. (correct)
  • General metaphysics focuses on the study of the physical world, while special metaphysics focuses on the study of the non-physical world.
  • General metaphysics focuses on the study of the mind, while special metaphysics focuses on the study of the body.
  • General metaphysics focuses on the study of the present, while special metaphysics focuses on the study of the past and future.

According to the passage, what is the core question that ontology/general metaphysics seeks to answer?

<p>What is Being? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'existentialism' provided in the passage?

<p>The analysis of existence and how humans find themselves existing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is not considered a basic question in metaphysics?

<p>What is the best way to conduct a scientific experiment? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BASIC QUESTION in EXISTENTIALISM?

<p>What is the nature of the Human Person? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BASIC QUESTION in COSMOLOGY?

<p>Is the universe really infinite or just really big? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BASIC QUESTION in PSYCHOLOGY?

<p>Is there life after death? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BASIC QUESTION in THEODICY?

<p>If God exists, how do we justify the existence of evil and suffering in the world? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of EPISTEMOLOGY?

<p>The nature and scope of knowledge and justified belief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of SCEPTICISM?

<p>Doubting and questioning knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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