Philosophical Concepts and Acts

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Which term describes actions that proceed from an intrinsic principle with knowledge of the end?

Moral Acts (correct)

Good Acts

Involuntary Acts

Human Acts

The act of remembering and controlling emotions are examples of Voluntary Acts.

True

What does the Greek word 'sophia' mean?

Wisdom

The Greek word 'philo' means __________.

Love Signup and view all the answers

Match the Greek words to their meanings:

epistome = Knowledge philo = Love ethos = Custom logike = Thought Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the acts that man performs indeliberately or inadvertently?

Acts of Man Signup and view all the answers

Epistemology refers to the philosophy that focuses solely on the nature of human behavior and actions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the conscious judgment of man that considers the means and consequences of actions called?

Will Signup and view all the answers

The branch of philosophy that studies the limits and possibilities of knowledge is called ______.

Epistemology Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Human Act = An act that proceeds from deliberate free will Acts of Man = Actions performed without free choice Epistemology = The theory of knowledge Will = Conscious judgment of man free from influence Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the practical science of the morality of human conduct?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

Philosophy is concerned with the study of human relations.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does voluntariness refer to in the context of actions?

The awareness of the means of doing an action. Signup and view all the answers

The instrument that philosophy uses to arrive at philosophical truths is called _____.

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Custom = A traditional way of behaving among people Mind = Intellect and ___ are complementary factors Will = Awareness to the means and end of an act Sociology = The study of man's origin and social relations Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy focuses on the nature of beauty and taste?

Aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

Empiricism suggests that knowledge is acquired only through experience.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek word for knowledge?

epistome Signup and view all the answers

The philosophical concept that deals with personal freedom is called __________.

freedom Signup and view all the answers

Match the following philosophical concepts from Column A with their definitions from Column B:

<ol> <li>Aesthetics = E. Branch concerned with beauty</li> <li>Freedom = J. The right to choose</li> <li>Mixed acts = K. Acts that involve both mental and physical action</li> <li>Empiricism = H. Knowledge from experience</li> <li>Philosophy = L. Love of wisdom</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes man as a responsible being?

Man is responsible for his actions. Signup and view all the answers

Ethics and morality are synonymous.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one key feature that differentiates ethical decisions from legal decisions?

Ethical decisions are based on moral principles, while legal decisions are based on laws. Signup and view all the answers

Man is often described as a being of __________.

action Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about ethics to their correct descriptions:

Ethics is our means of deciding a proper course of action. = Describes the function of ethics Most religions advocate high ethical standards. = Reflects the relationship between religion and ethics Being ethical is the same as following the law. = Indicates a common misconception about ethics Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Philosophical Concepts - Key Terms

Epistome: Means "knowledge" in Greek.
Philo: Means "love" in Greek.
Ethos: Means "custom" in Greek.
Logike: Means "logic" in Greek.
Sophia: Means "wisdom" in Greek.
Physico: Refers to the physical world or natural phenomena.
Meta: Means "beyond" in Greek.

Types of Acts

Human Acts: Actions performed by man with the use of free will and knowledge of consequences.
Acts of Man: Actions performed without the exercise of free will.
Mixed Acts: Actions that involve body and mental powers.
Internal Acts: Actions related to mental powers under the command of the will. Eg. imagining, remembering.
External Acts: Actions influenced by bodily powers under the command of the will. Eg. walking, speaking.
Commanded Acts: Actions that are influenced by the will. Eg. debating.

Philosophical Disciplines

Epistemology: The study of knowledge and its limitations.
Ethics: The study of the morality of human conduct.
Logic: The study of reasoning and argumentation.
Psychology: The study of the mind and its processes.
Sociology: The study of societal relationships and institutions.
Aesthetics: The study of beauty, art, and taste.
Theology: The study of faith and religious beliefs.
Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality and underlying principles.

Concepts & Actions

Voluntariness: The awareness of the means and consequences of an action.
Freedom: The right of choice.
Will: The ability of a person to make conscious choices.
Knowledge: The key instrument to achieve philosophical truth, derived from experience and understanding.
Wish: A desire that is not necessarily achievable.
Fruition: The satisfaction of achieving a desired end.
Custom: Traditional or common behaviors within a society.
Empiricism: The belief that knowledge comes from experience.

Attributes of Human Beings

Man as a rational being: Possessing intellect and the ability to use reason.
Man as a moral being: Responsible for his actions and capable of discerning right from wrong.
Man as an animal: Biological being with basic instincts for survival.

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Explore key philosophical terms and concepts, including definitions of important Greek words. Understand different types of human actions and their classifications in philosophy. This quiz dives into epistemology, ethics, and the nature of knowledge.

Philosophical Concepts and Acts

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Questions and Answers

Which term describes actions that proceed from an intrinsic principle with knowledge of the end?

The act of remembering and controlling emotions are examples of Voluntary Acts.

What does the Greek word 'sophia' mean?

The Greek word 'philo' means __________.

Match the Greek words to their meanings:

Which term describes the acts that man performs indeliberately or inadvertently?

Epistemology refers to the philosophy that focuses solely on the nature of human behavior and actions.

What is the conscious judgment of man that considers the means and consequences of actions called?

The branch of philosophy that studies the limits and possibilities of knowledge is called ______.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Which term refers to the practical science of the morality of human conduct?

Philosophy is concerned with the study of human relations.

What does voluntariness refer to in the context of actions?

The instrument that philosophy uses to arrive at philosophical truths is called _____.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Which branch of philosophy focuses on the nature of beauty and taste?

Empiricism suggests that knowledge is acquired only through experience.

What is the Greek word for knowledge?

The philosophical concept that deals with personal freedom is called __________.

Match the following philosophical concepts from Column A with their definitions from Column B:

Which statement describes man as a responsible being?

Ethics and morality are synonymous.

What is one key feature that differentiates ethical decisions from legal decisions?

Man is often described as a being of __________.

Match the following statements about ethics to their correct descriptions:

Study Notes

Philosophical Concepts - Key Terms

Types of Acts

Philosophical Disciplines

Concepts & Actions

Attributes of Human Beings

Studying That Suits You

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