Philosophy Overview: Ethics, Logic, and Political Thought
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The philosopher who developed the concept of the _______________, a theoretical perfect society, was Plato.

republic

The Greek philosopher who founded the school of Stoicism was _______________.

Zeno

According to the philosopher _______________, human beings are motivated by the desire to achieve happiness and avoid pain.

Epicurus

The philosopher who developed the concept of the social contract was _______________.

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

The logical fallacy in which a conclusion is based on an assumption that is not supported by the premises is called _______________.

<p>non sequitur</p> Signup and view all the answers

The argumentation method that emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's perspective is known as the _______________ method.

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

The philosophical era that emphasized reason and individualism was the _______________.

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

The philosopher who emphasized the concept of living in accordance with nature was _______________.

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

The concept of applying multiple ethical theories to a real-life ethical dilemma is known as _______________.

<p>Case Studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

The philosopher who founded the Pyrrhonist school of Skepticism was _______________.

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

The argumentation method that emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's perspective is known as the _______________ method.

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

The philosophical era that emphasized the transition from medieval to Renaissance to Enlightenment was _______________.

<p>Era Transitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

The philosopher who developed the concept of the categorical imperative was _______________.

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

The philosopher who wrote 'The Prince' was _______________.

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

Study Notes

Concept Overview of Ethics, Logic, and Political Philosophy

  • Ethical Theories:
    • Plato
    • Aristotle
    • Epicurus
    • Diogenes
    • Zeno
    • Spinoza
    • Kant
    • Bentham

Case Studies

  • Apply multiple ethical theories to a real-life ethical dilemma

Logic

  • Evaluating arguments
  • Syllogisms
  • Logical fallacies

Argumentation Methods

  • Aristotelian
  • Toulmin
  • Rogerian
  • Pyramid Principle

Intro to Political Philosophy

  • Machiavelli
  • Erasmus
  • Hobbes
  • Locke
  • Rousseau
  • Era Transitions:
    • Medieval to Renaissance
    • Renaissance to Enlightenment
  • French Revolution

Exam Format

  • Matching / Fill in the Blank: 20 questions
  • Assess understanding of basic content:
    • Definitions
    • Explanations

Concept Overview

  • The exam covers various concepts, including Ethical Theories, Case Studies, Logic, Argumentation Methods, and Intro to Political Philosophy.

Ethical Theories

  • Key figures include Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Diogenes, Zeno, Spinoza, Kant, and Bentham.

Case Studies

  • Apply multiple ethical theories to a real-life ethical dilemma.

Logic

  • Evaluate arguments and identify syllogisms and logical fallacies.

Argumentation Methods

  • Include Aristotelian, Toulmin, Rogerian, and Pyramid Principle methods.

Intro to Political Philosophy

  • Study key figures: Machiavelli, Erasmus, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau.
  • Explore era transitions: medieval to Renaissance to Enlightenment.
  • Understand the significance of the French Revolution.

Exam Questions

  • Matching or Fill-in-the-Blank questions (20) assess basic content understanding.
  • Focus on definitions or explanations of key terms and ideas.
  • Create a section using 20 key terms and ideas from notes.

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This quiz covers key concepts in ethics, logic, and political philosophy, including major ethical theories, logical argumentation, and influential thinkers. Apply your knowledge to real-life case studies and explore the foundations of political thought.

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