PHIL 201 Quiz 1
(Set: 1)
• Question 1When I seek to know if a belief is true, I am performing the task of:• Question 2The study of biology would be considered a• Question 3Which statement best expresses Socrates idea that the unexamined life is not worth living:• Question 4Philosophy evaluates everything including issues of faith.• Question 5Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:• Question 6Our epistemic obligations include the duty to clarify and justify our beliefs.• Question 7The element of comprehensiveness means a worldview should account for every possible belief.• Question 8By saying worldview is consistent we mean that:• Question 9An attitude of examining beliefs to determine what the mean and if they are true is called:• Question 10What should one do if one encounters a new belief that creates inconsistency in a one’s set of beliefs:• Question 11How does Jesus affirm the importance of using reason:• Question 12According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.• Question 13The problems listed in the reading with the view that “Christians don’t need philosophy, we have the Bible,” include the following:• Question 14The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical mindset would include one of the following:• Question 15The passage of scripture that says we should beware of vain and deceptive philosophy is:• Question 16The branch of philosophy that deals with general theories of values is:• Question 17According to the presentation, when dealing with a difficult text in the Bible, every alternative interpretation deserves equally serious consideration.• Question 18Which of the following was NOT within the guidelines recommended for the “critical use” of scripture in doing philosophy:• Question 19The question of the existence of God comes under which branch of philosophy:• Question 20In the presentation we answered the misconception that there are no answers to most philosophical questions by saying:(Set: 2)Question 1It is possible to be completely rational and justified and still be wrong.Question 2The study of biology would be considered aQuestion 3Which statement best expresses Socrates idea that the unexamined life is not worth living:Question 4Philosophy and science are different in that:Question 5Philosophy is more concerned with newly emerging concepts than with perennial, foundational issues.Question 6Which of the following is true:Question 7The ways in which philosophy is practical, according to the reading, include:Question 8By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:Question 9The one below that is NOT one of the benefits described in the reading of examining and evaluating our beliefs:Question 10An attitude of examining beliefs to determine what the mean and if they are true is called:Question 11One finds a general principle in Scripture and then attempts to apply it to an example in current times. The presentation describes this process as:Question 12Philosophy aids evangelism specifically by:Question 13The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical mindset would include one of the following:Question 14To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:Question 15Philosophy aids theology by:Question 16Philosophy is about asking questions of which there are no real answers.Question 17We should be open to changing our interpretation of passage if the evidence warrants that we should do so.Question 18The subbranch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of existence itself is:Question 19The branch of philosophy that deals with general theories of values is:Question 20The Bible adequately addresses almost every philosophical issue and question.
(Set: 3)
• Question 1A comprehensive system of beliefs that functions as an explanation and interpretation of reality is called:• Question 2Which statement best expresses Socrates idea that the unexamined life is not worth living:• Question 3Philosophy is mostly interested in discovering new factual data.• Question 4A statement about what a person ought to do is called:• Question 5What was Kierkegaard’s point about understanding life backward but living it forward:• Question 6Adopting the philosophical mindset is more like ajob than a vocation.• Question 7The main way mentioned in the reading that the philosophical mindset helps in making moral decisions by:• Question 8Our epistemic obligations include the duty to clarify and justify our beliefs.• Question 9Our intellectual appetite is a natural desire to know and understand.• Question 10The science and art of interpreting scripture is called:• Question 11Philosophy aids evangelism specifically by:• Question 12The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical mindset would include one of the following:• Question 13Prooftexting is often a legitimate way to use scripture.• Question 14What was Paul doing in Col 2:• Question 15In the presentation the fideist use of the Bible was opposed by the concept of natural revelation.• Question 16The presentation says we should be open to changing our interpretation of passage if the evidence warrants that we should do so.• Question 17The presentation suggests that believers are not obligated to supply a Bible verse to support every argument in philosophy.• Question 18The presentation suggests that a neutral approach is unattainable because we all need a starting point for doing philosophy.• Question 19In the presentation, “critical usage” of scripture means:.• Question 20The word “philosophy” comes from a combination of two Greek terms. Give the meaning that goes along with each term.
(Set: 4)
Question 1Philosophy is mostly interested in discovering new factual data.Question 2Philosophy and art are different in that philosophy argues for a view while art usually just expresses it.Question 3Philosophy evaluates everything including issues of faith.Question 4The goal in doing philosophy is to start as best as one can from a completely neutral position on every issue.Question 5Cultivating a worldview, as Foreman describes it, is something everyone has doneQuestion 6The one below that is NOT one of the benefits described in the reading of examining and evaluating our beliefs:Question 7Philosophers largely agree on most issues. That is why they get along with each other so well.Question 8A process of education that forces students to think through and clarify their beliefs by asking them questions is called the:Question 9The five main reasons given in the reading for why developing the mindset in general includes all but the following:Question 10Philosophy aids theology by:Question 11To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:Question 12According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.Question 13The problems listed in the reading with the view that “Christians don’t need philosophy, we have the Bible,” include the following:Question 14A principle of interpretation where one finds a principle in scripture and applies it to an example in current times.Question 15The presentation says we should be prepared to explain the literary and historical context of a passage of scripture if we are going to use that passage as support in an argument.Question 16The presentation says the Bible adequately addresses almost every philosophical issue and question.Question 17In the presentation, which of the following was NOT within the guidelines recommended for the “critical use” of scripture in doing philosophy:Question 18In the presentation, “critical usage” of scripture means:Question 19The presentation suggests that a neutral approach is unattainable because we all need a starting point for doing philosophy.Question 20The word “philosophy” comes from a combination of two Greek terms. Give the meaning that goes along with each term.(Set: 5)
• Question 1Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:• Question 2Philosophy and science are different in that:• Question 3It is possible to be completely rational and justified and still be wrong.• Question 4When I seek to know if a belief is true, I am performing the task of:• Question 5Philosophy evaluates everything including issues of faith.• Question 6Our epistemic obligations include the duty to clarify and justify our beliefs.• Question 7Adopting the philosophical mindset is more like a job than a vocation.• Question 8The ways in which philosophy is practical, according to the reading, include:• Question 9By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:• Question 10Bertrand Russell thought philosophy was important because:• Question 11How does Jesus affirm the importance of using reason:• Question 12The problems listed in the reading with the view that “Christians don’t need philosophy, we have the Bible,” include the following:• Question 13The passage that says we should always be prepared to offer a defense for the hope within us:• Question 14According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.• Question 15While we are not all called to be philosophers by vocation, what does the biblical mandate say we all called to do:• Question 16When I offer you my thought-out, well-reasoned belief about an issue, I am giving you my:• Question 17We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion:• Question 18By “critical usage” of scripture is meant:• Question 19In the presentation we answered the misconception that there are no answers to most philosophical questions by saying:• Question 20The one below that is not one of the three major branches of philosophy:
(Set: 6)
Question 1A statement about what a person ought to do is called:Question 2The study of biology would be considered aQuestion 3Which of the following are philosophers concerned about:Question 4Philosophy is more concerned with newly emerging concepts than with perennial, foundational issues.Question 5Philosophy is mostly interested in discovering new factual data.Question 6Bertrand Russell thought philosophy was important because:Question 7Cultivating a worldview, as Foreman describes it, is something everyone has done.Question 8What was Kierkegaard’s point about understanding life backward but living it forward:Question 9Choose the best answer: What is wrong with the following set of beliefs as a worldview: (a) There is no God, (b) Man evolved from lower animals over a long period of time, (c) there is no afterlife, (d) people should be good to each other, (e) matter and energy are all that exist, (f) the universe is without any ultimate meaning and value.Question 10By saying worldview is consistent we mean that:Question 11What was Paul doing in Col 2:Question 12The passage that says we should handle accurately the word of God:Question 13According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doinq philosophy, however you never should.Question 14To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:Question 15A supererogatory act:Question 16The branch of philosophy that deals with general theories of values is:Question 17According to the presentation, when dealing with a difficult text in the Bible, every alternative interpretation deserves equally serious consideration.Question 18Philosophers seldom agree on many issues.Question 19The question “What is truth?” is covered under which branch of philosophy:Question 20Which of the following was NOT within the guidelines recommended for the “critical use” of scripture in doinq philosophy:
(Set: 7)
• Question 1According to the reading, Abraham was an example of blind faith.• Question 2The goal in doing philosophy is to start as best as one can from a completely neutral position on every issue.• Question 3It is possible to be completely rational and justified and still be wrong.• Question 4Which statement best expresses Socrates idea that the unexamined life is not worth living:• Question 5The word “philosophy” originated from two Greek terms: philo which means “love” and sophos which means:• Question 6By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:• Question 7The ways in which philosophy is practical, according to the reading, include:• Question 8Which of the following is true:• Question 9Bertrand Russell thought philosophy was important because:• Question 10Our epistemic obligations include the duty to clarify and justify our beliefs.• Question 11Philosophy aids evangelism specifically by:• Question 12How does Jesus affirm the importance of using reason:• Question 13The problems listed in the reading with the view that “Christians don’t need philosophy, we have the Bible,” include the following:• Question 14To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:• Question 15The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical rnindset would include one of the following:• Question 16We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion:• Question 17The sub-branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of existence itself is:• Question 18Which of the following was NOT within the guidelines recommended for the “critical use” of scripture in doing philosophy:• Question 19The question about whether we can know if God exists or not is:• Question 20The Bible adequately addresses almost every philosophical issue and question.
(Set: 8)
Question 1 When I seek to know if a belief is true, I am performing the task of:Question 2 Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:Question 3 It is possible to be completely rational and justified and still be wrong.Question 4 The word “philosophy” originated from two Greek terms: philo which means “love” and sophos which means:Question 5 According to the reading, Abraham was an example of blind faith.Question 6 The element of comprehensiveness means a worldview should account for every possible belief.Question 7 A process of education that forces students to think through and clarify their beliefs by asking them questions is called the:Question 8 Choose the best answer: What is wrong with the following set of beliefs as a worldview: (a) There is no God, (b) Man evolved from lower animals over a long period of time, (c) there is no afterlife, (d) people should be good to each other, (e) matter and energy are all that exist, (f) the universe is without any ultimate meaning and value.Question 9 By saying worldview is coherent we mean that:Question 10 Our intellectual appetite is a natural desire to know and understand.Question 11 The science and art of interpreting scripture is called:Question 12 According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.Question 13 A supererogatory act:Question 14 The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical mindset would include one of the following:Question 15 Using scripture “strategically” means:Question 16 By “critical usage” of scripture is meant:Question 17 The one below that is not one of the three major branches of philosophy:Question 18 We should be open to changing our interpretation of passage if the evidence warrants that we should do so.Question 19 We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion:Question 20 The subbranch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of existence itself is:
(Set: 9)
Question 1 Philosophy and art are different in that philosophy argues for a view while art usually just expresses it.
Question 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of “critical thinking” according to the reading:
Question 3 According to the reading, Abraham was an example of blind faith.
Question 4 When I seek to know if a belief is true, I am performing the task of:
Question 5 The study of biology would be considered a
Question 6 Bertrand Russell thought philosophy was important because:
Question 7 The one below that is NOT one of the benefits described in the reading of examining and evaluating our beliefs:
Question 8 Choose the best answer: What is wrong with the following set of beliefs as a worldview: (a) There is no God, (b) Man evolved from lower animals over a long period of time, (c) there is no afterlife, (d) people should be good to each other, (e) matter and energy are all that exist, (f) the universe is without any ultimate meaning and value.
Question 9 Which of the following is true:
Question 10 An attitude of examining beliefs to determine what the mean and if they are true is called:
Question 11 A supererogatory act:
Question 12 Using scripture “strategically” means:
Question 13 To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:
Question 14 According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.
Question 15 Philosophy aids theology by:
Question 16 The branch of philosophy that deals with general theories of values is:
Question 17 We should be prepared to explain the literary and historical context of a passage of scripture if we are going to use it as support in an argument.
Question 18 The Bible adequately addresses almost every philosophical issue and question.
Question 19 The one below that is not one of the three major branches of philosophy:
Question 20 By “critical usage” of scripture is meant:
(Set: 10)
Question 1 The goal in doing philosophy is to start as best as one can from a completely neutral position on every issue.
Question 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of “critical thinking” according to the reading:
Question 3 When I seek to know if a belief is true, I am performing the task of:
Question 4 A comprehensive system of beliefs that functions as an explanation and interpretation of reality is called:
Question 5 Which statement best expresses Socrates idea that the unexamined life is not worth living:
Question 6 The ways in which philosophy is practical, according to the reading, include:
Question 7 What was Kierkegaard’s point about understanding life backward but living it forward:
Question 8 Philosophers largely agree on most issues. That is why they get along with each other so well.
Question 9 The one below that is NOT one of the characteristics of good philosophical argument:
Question 10 A process of education that forces students to think through and clarify their beliefs by asking them questions is called the:
Question 11 While we are not all called to be philosophers by vocation, what does the biblical mandate say we all called to do:
Question 12 The passage that says we should always be prepared to offer a defense for the hope within us:
Question 13 Philosophy aids theology by:
Question 14 Prooftexting is often a legitimate way to use scripture.
Question 15 What was Paul doing in Col 2:.
Question 16 The question of the existence of God comes under which branch of philosophy:
Question 17 The subbranch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of existence itself is:
Question 18 According to the presentation, when dealing with a difficult text in the Bible, every alternative interpretation deserves equally serious consideration.
Question 19 Philosophers seldom agree on many issues.
Question 20 We begin with a debate about the problem of evil and I suggest that one solution to the problem is that free will makes evil possible. You question whether we have free will or not and we get into a discussion of the reality of free will. Under what branch of philosophy would you place our discussion now?
(Set: 11)
Question 1 Philosophy is more concerned with newly emerging concepts than with perennial, foundational issues.
Question 2 Philosophy and art are different in that philosophy argues for a view while art usually just expresses it
Question 3 Scientism is defined as the use of the methods of establishing scientific theories.
Question 4 A statement about what a person ought to do is called
Question 5 The word “philosophy” originated from two Greek terms: philo which means “love” and sophos which means
Question 6 The one below that is NOT one of the characteristics of good philosophical argument
Question 7 Cultivating a worldview, as Foreman describes it, is something everyone has done
Question 8 The main way mentioned in the reading that the philosophical mindset helps in making moral decisions by
Question 9 Philosophers largely agree on most issues. That is why they get along with each other so well
Question 10 What should one do if one encounters a new belief that creates inconsistency in a one’s set of beliefs:
Question 11 Prooftexting is often a legitimate way to use scripture
Question 12 While we are not all called to be philosophers by vocation, what does the biblical mandate say we all called to do
Question 13 A principle of interpretation where one finds a principle in scripture and applies it to an example in current times
Question 14 A supererogatory act
Question 15 Using scripture “strategically” means
Question 16 When I offer you my thought-out, well-reasoned belief about an issue, I am giving you my
Question 17 The one below that is not one of the three major branches of philosophy
Question 18 We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion
Question 19 By “critical usage” of scripture is meant
Question 20 Philosophy is about asking questions of which there are no real answers
(Set: 12)
Question 1 Which of the beliefs below would qualify as a foundational belief:
Question 2 Reason is “prior” to God in terms of:
Question 3 Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of “critical thinking” according to the reading:
Question 4 A comprehensive system of beliefs that functions as an explanation and interpretation of reality is called:
Question 5 The relationship between propositional knowledge and experiential knowledge is:
Question 6 Choose the best answer: What is wrong with the following set of beliefs as a worldview: (a) There is no God, (b) Man evolved from lower animals over a long period of time, (c) there is no afterlife, (d) people should be good to each other, (e) matter and energy are all that exist, (f) the universe is without any ultimate meaning and value.
Question 7 Adopting the philosophical mindset is more like a job than a vocation.
Question 8 Our epistemic obligations include the duty to clarify and justify our beliefs.
Question 9 Which of the following is true:
Question 10 Bertrand Russell thought philosophy was important because:
Question 11 The three elements listed in the reading that fulfill the biblical mandate to develop a Christian philosophical mindset would include one of the following:
Question 12 The passage of scripture that says we should beware of vain and deceptive philosophy is:
Question 13 According to the reading, it is possible to do hermeneutics without doing philosophy, however you never should.
Question 14 How does the story in Acts 17 demonstrate the value of reason:
Question 15 To offer a defense for the Christian faith from outside attacks is the task of:
Question 16 The Bible adequately addresses almost every philosophical issue and question.
Question 17 We should be prepared to explain the literary and historical context of a passage of scripture if we are going to use it as support in an argument.
Question 18 We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion:
Question 19 The one below that is not one of the three major branches of philosophy:
Question 20 Philosophy is about asking questions of which there are no real answers.
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