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Quiz about Survey of Philosophy
Quiz about Survey of Philosophy

Survey of Philosophy Trivia Quiz


Take a quick trip through some of the interesting ideas and people in philosophy.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
27,742
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5478
Last 3 plays: Guest 84 (8/10), Guest 192 (8/10), Guest 64 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'The unexamined life is not worth living'. Who is credited with saying this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'The Fountainhead' and 'Atlas Shrugged' are examples of what philosophy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The philosophy that praises something which provides 'the greatest good for the greatest number of people' is known by what name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The concept of 'divide and rule' was popularized by ...? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 'categorical imperative' is most closely associated with which philosopher? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The only 'true law' requires an individual to use 'right reason' so that he is in harmony with nature. To whom does this relate? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The branch of philosophy which deals with questions and issues of knowledge is known by what name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Speaking of knowledge, who said: 'I think, therefore I exist'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The idea that 'Hell is other people' is an existentialist thought that was dramatized in a play by which philosopher? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The phrase 'deus ex machina' refers to: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'The unexamined life is not worth living'. Who is credited with saying this?

Answer: Socrates

Interesting idea. In Plato's writings he attributed this line to Socrates.
2. 'The Fountainhead' and 'Atlas Shrugged' are examples of what philosophy?

Answer: Objectivism

Interesting philosophy. Good novels.
3. The philosophy that praises something which provides 'the greatest good for the greatest number of people' is known by what name?

Answer: Utilitarianism

Bentham and Mill.
4. The concept of 'divide and rule' was popularized by ...?

Answer: Machiavelli

'The Prince'
5. The 'categorical imperative' is most closely associated with which philosopher?

Answer: Kant

Landmark in philosophy.
6. The only 'true law' requires an individual to use 'right reason' so that he is in harmony with nature. To whom does this relate?

Answer: Cicero

7. The branch of philosophy which deals with questions and issues of knowledge is known by what name?

Answer: Epistemology

Heady stuff!
8. Speaking of knowledge, who said: 'I think, therefore I exist'?

Answer: Descartes

Cogito Ergo Sum - also commonly translated as "I think, therefore I am", which does not stress the fact that this is part of a debate about the nature of existence.
9. The idea that 'Hell is other people' is an existentialist thought that was dramatized in a play by which philosopher?

Answer: Sartre

'No Exit'. Think about it.
10. The phrase 'deus ex machina' refers to:

Answer: Divine rescue in the nick of time

It refers to a dramatic device of Greek (and Roman) theatre whereby the gods intervene just in time to prevent disaster. Literally, 'the god from the machine'. (Wouldn't it be nice?)
Source: Author robert362

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