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?</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</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?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the BASIC QUESTION in EXISTENTIALISM?

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

    What is the BASIC QUESTION in COSMOLOGY?

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

    What is the BASIC QUESTION in PSYCHOLOGY?

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

    What is the key focus of EPISTEMOLOGY?

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

    What is the key feature of SCEPTICISM?

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

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