This formative will help you review and prepare for the core theme review test, Unit 7.1.
A dualist might believe that the soul...
According to dualism, what role does the physical body play?
What does a dualist believe about the relationship between body and soul?
Which philosophers are associated with introducing the concept of 'hylomorphism'?
What does hylomorphism theory explain?
What are the two fundamental realities according to hylomorphism?
How does hylomorphism view objects and beings?
Who do materialists believe control the individual's perception and ideology?
Which concept best captures the materialist viewpoint on religious beliefs?
In a materialist view, how do non-material aspects of culture like religion and ideology originate?
Materialists consider religion to be a:
What does 'qualia' refer to in philosophy of mind?
What kind of facts does 'qualia' pertain to?
What is an example of 'qualia'?
Why is 'qualia' a subject of debate in philosophy of mind?
What does the term 'epiphenomenalism' refer to?
Which philosophy holds that mental events are side effects of physical events?
In epiphenomenalism, what is the relationship between the mind and body?
What's the primary assertion of epiphenomenalism?
Which philosophy of the following implies significance is determined by pre-existing universal truths?
Rejects universal truths
Implies universal truths
Existentialism
Essentialism
Identify the philosophy that considers life as inherently meaninglessness until it's given purpose.
Life is meaningless without self-defined purpose
Believes in inherent meaning
Existentialism
Essentialism
Which philosophy upholds that the essence of a person or thing is more important than their existence?
Existence precedes essence
Essence over existence
Existentialism
Essentialism
Which perspective believes that a person's nature is determined by the role they choose in life?
Nature is determined by the chosen role
Human nature is predetermined
Existentialism
Essentialism
Which of the following aligns with the 'No Free Will' belief?
Determinism, some freedom
Determinism, no freedom
Soft Determinism
Hard Determinism
Compare and contrast libertarianism and determinism in terms of human choice.
Pre-determined outcomes
Freedom to act
Determinism
Libertarianism
How would you categorize agency and autonomy regarding individual control?
Acting on behalf of others
Independence, self-govern
Agency
Autonomy
What distinguishes compatibilism in the debate about free will?
Free will, determinism clash
Free will, determinism co-exist
Non-Compatibilism
Compatibilism
Match the define the beliefs to their appropriate terms.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
States that determinism and moral responsibility are compatible. | arrow_right_alt | Libertarianism |
Every event is predetermined by external causes. | arrow_right_alt | Compatibilism |
Believes in free will and moral responsibility. | arrow_right_alt | Determinism |
Identify the subset of determinism from the given definitions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Proposition that all events are entirely determined by preceding events | arrow_right_alt | Determinism |
Every event is governed by law and rules. | arrow_right_alt | Soft Determinism |
Combination of determinism and free will | arrow_right_alt | Hard Determinism |
Match the terms with their definitions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Capacity of individuals to act independently. | arrow_right_alt | Compatibilism |
Ability to act according to one's moral judgment. | arrow_right_alt | Agency |
Combines belief in determinism with belief in possibility of acting. | arrow_right_alt | Autonomy |
Identify the philosophical standpoint from given descriptions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Recognizes that all actions are caused but not determined. | arrow_right_alt | Agency |
Person can act or make decisions independently. | arrow_right_alt | Compatibilism |
Belief that all events are causally determined but there's free will. | arrow_right_alt | Soft Determinism |
Match the term with its core understanding
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Nihilism | arrow_right_alt | Genuine, reliable or truthful |
Purpose | arrow_right_alt | Rejection of all religious and moral principles |
Authenticity | arrow_right_alt | Significance or reason for existence |
Identify the philosophy associated with these principles
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge should be derived from reason | arrow_right_alt | Absurdism |
Truth differs from person to person | arrow_right_alt | Rationalism |
Existence is meaningless | arrow_right_alt | Relativism |
Match these ideas to their correlating philosophical beliefs
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Everything can be reduced to simpler parts | arrow_right_alt | Emergence |
Complex systems cannot be understood solely through their components | arrow_right_alt | Absolutism |
All truths are absolute and universal | arrow_right_alt | Reductionism |
Align the philosophy to its main concept
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Relativism | arrow_right_alt | Reason and logic as primary source of knowledge |
Rationalism | arrow_right_alt | Unchanging moral principles |
Absolutism | arrow_right_alt | Values based on perception |
Match the concept with its brief description
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Right and wrong are subjective | arrow_right_alt | Rationalism |
Fundamental, unvarying truths exist | arrow_right_alt | Relativism |
Primacy of reason in understanding the world | arrow_right_alt | Absolutism |
Pair the philosophy with a characteristic
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Uses logic and reason to understand things | arrow_right_alt | Absolutism |
Believes in absolute truth | arrow_right_alt | Relativism |
Views morality as dependent on perspective | arrow_right_alt | Rationalism |
Identify the philosophical stance from the provided statement
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
'New properties arise from complex systems.' | arrow_right_alt | Relativism |
'Morality depends on individual or cultural viewpoint.' | arrow_right_alt | Reductionism |
'Everything can be broken down into smaller parts.' | arrow_right_alt | Emergence |