Philosophy Definitions and Perspectives Quiz

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What is the demarcation between mytheme and matheme?

Mytheme involves ideas based on reason.

Matheme involves ideas that are based on stories.

There is no clear distinction between mytheme and matheme.

Mytheme involves ideas that are based on stories, while matheme involves ideas based on reason. (correct)

Which branch of Philosophy deals with the theory of knowledge?

Ethics

Aesthetics

Ontology

Epistemology (correct)

What is the focus of the branch of Philosophy known as Ethics?

What is right or wrong (correct)

Theory of knowledge

Nature and valuation of beauty

Nature of being

Which branch of Philosophy explores the theory of correct reasoning and sound thinking?

Logic Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato's critique of imitation, what is the essence of independent thinking in Philosophy?

Embodying the truth you believe in, regardless of external influence. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a person practicing critical thinking in Philosophy?

Seeking to uncover the best argument by questioning and gathering information. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pythagoras consider a philosophus to be?

Someone who pursues wisdom with all their might Signup and view all the answers

How does Pythagoras define the pursuit of wisdom?

A strong and dedicated quest for knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of philosophy as a science?

Philosophy has its discipline to observe the rigors of science Signup and view all the answers

How does philosophy view providing answers according to the text?

Philosophy is satisfied with complex and nuanced answers Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes philosophizing according to the text?

It is an activity rooted in unalloyed and unadulterated reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of philosophizing according to Pythagoras?

It is done independently by the use of reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Proactive Thinking?

Preparing for potential objections Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of knowledge believes that truth is based on practical consequences?

Theory of Pragmatism Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is Collaborative Thinking primarily characterized by?

Relational aspect of thought Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Theory of Relativism from other theories of knowledge?

It associates truth with subjective perspective. Signup and view all the answers

How does Creative Thinking relate to representing truth?

By showing truth in a different light Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of Epistemology as discussed in the text?

Exploring diverse ways truth can be achieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the reduction of the object of inquiry to its essence in phenomenology?

Epoche' Signup and view all the answers

Which French thinker and Christian existentialist advocated the phenomenological method?

Gabriel Marcel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Primary Reflection in philosophical reflection?

To identify and analyze problems objectively Signup and view all the answers

Which step in phenomenology involves freeing oneself from empirical biases and scientific presuppositions?

Eidetic Reduction Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes reality from mere fantasy in phenomenology?

Eidetic Reduction Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of reflection in addressing the problem of being uses abstraction, generalization, and analytical assessment?

Primary Reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of existentialism as discussed in the text?

To embrace individualism and self-created meaning Signup and view all the answers

What does negative freedom refer to?

The absence of external control and oppression Signup and view all the answers

In the context of existentialism, what does an existentialist point of view emphasize?

The individual existence and choice Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher was the first known self-professed existentialist atheist?

Jean-Paul Sartre Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes positive freedom from negative freedom according to the text?

Positive freedom involves external control, while negative freedom is about self-determination. Signup and view all the answers

From an existentialist perspective, what is the significance of individual choice?

It places more value on personal freedom and existence. Signup and view all the answers