Liberty University PHIL 201 quiz 3 complete solutions correct answers A+ work

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· Question 1

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Which of the following can be classified as a priori knowledge?

· Question 2

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Which of the following represents the key difference in thought from Descartes to Bacon?

· Question 3

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that epistemologists are generally hesitant to accept testimony as a source of knowledge:

· Question 4

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Plato holds that we obtain knowledge:

· Question 5

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Plato was hesitant to build a theory of knowledge on the physical world because

· Question 6

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The philosopher who arrived at certainty through a process of doubting all of his knowledge was:

· Question 7

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five sources of knowledge listed in Dew & Foreman:

· Question 8

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By “noumena” Kant is referring to:

· Question 9

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Which truth theory holds that a proposition is true if it matches reality:

· Question 10

Rene Descartes was a:

· Question 11

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Scientific anti-realism is the view that science does not claim objects like electrons actually exist.  They are just a fictional construct to explain how things work.  This view fits best with which truth theory:

· Question 12

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The philosopher who believed we are born with innate “categories of understanding” was:

· Question 13

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Locke divided knowledge into matters of fact and relations of ideas.

· Question 14

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According to Morris, source skepticism questions:

· Question 15

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Evidentialists hold that some propositions are self-evident.

· Question 16

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According to Morris, the principle of belief conservation refutes the  evidentialist principle.

· Question 17

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According to Morris, your feelings, desires, hopes and dreams are all dependent in some way upon your beliefs.

· Question 18

Which is NOT Morris’ position on relativism:

· Question 19

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According to the traditional definition of knowledge:

· Question 20

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Karen says she doesn’t believe that you can ever have real knowledge. When asked if she claims to know that as a fact, she says no, but she believes that is the case. Which category of skeptic is she?

Question 1

Which of the following statements are not true according to Hasker.

Question 2

The function of a metaphysical theory is to:

Question 3

In searching for the “ultimately real,” Hasker is looking for:

Question 4

According to Hasker, Metaphysical theories should be judged on the basis of their factual adequacy, logical consistency, and explanatory power.

Question 5

According to Hasker it is possible to establish some metaphysical beliefs to a point where they are beyond the possibility of challenge.

Question 6

The view that our choices are governed by whatever is our strongest motive in a given situation is called:

Question 7

According to Hasker, divine foreknowledge means:

Question 8

Determinism claims that ultimately our choices don’t make any difference.

Question 9

According to Hasker, a misconception that some have of libertarianism:

Question 10

The scientific case for determinism holds that:

Question 11

Behaviorism states that mental properties are merely a special category of physical properties.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about Behaviorism?

Question 13

Which of the following is a weakness/problem with Materialism?

Question 14

Emergentism states that the mind is produced by the brain and therefore is identical with the brain.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about philosophical Dualism?

Question 16

The term “contiguity” means:

Question 17

Which of the following affirms the existence of essences?

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of substances:

Question 19

Which of these is a characteristic of substances?

Question 20

According to Dr. Baggett, which of the following best describes libertarian free will:

Question 1

Which of the following is not true concerning expert authority?

Question 2

Which of the following is true of metaphysical theories?

Question 3

One rule of thumb in doing metaphysics is the recognition that there are some beliefs that should never be challenged or questioned.

Question 4

In the field of Metaphysics, wholism is the view that complex entities are identical to their component parts.

Question 5

In Philosophy, some ideas, concepts or beliefs should be accepted on the grounds of authority, and should never be questioned.

Question 6

Which doctrine does Hasker suggest to be a way to resolve of the problem of divine foreknowledge and human freedom?

Question 7

The theory that says some actions are chosen and performed by the agent without their being any sufficient cause or condition prior to the action itself.

Question 8

For compatibilism a choice is considered free if the:

Question 9

According to Hasker, the most common response the determinist offers to the idea that rational thinking needs free choice is:

Question 10

One major argument for libertarianism is:

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not taught by Dualism?

Question 12

According to Hasker, emergentism implies that at least some nonhuman animals have souls.

Question 13

On the question of life after death, John Hick proposes a theory that involves total annihilation of the entire person, including the soul, at death.

Question 14

Based on his discussion of John Hick’s examples of resurrection, which of the following statements would Hasker NOT agree to?

Question 15

Idealism tries to avoid the MindBody problem by reducing mental properties to physical properties.

Question 16

An example of an essential property is the fruit on a tree.

Question 17

The kind of “relationship” that is the real problem behind the mind/body problem can be best characterized as:

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of substances:

Question 19

Of the elements of causality, the one that seems to be missing in the relationship between the mind and the body:

Question 20

Which of these is a characteristic of substances?

Question 1

In Philosophy, some ideas, concepts or beliefs should be accepted on the grounds of authority, and should never be questioned.

Question 2

Some of the most important questions in metaphysics deal with:

Question 3

Christian theology has made extensive use of pagan philosophy in developing and interpreting

Christian revelation.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a source of authority mentioned in Hasker?

Question 5

According to Hasker it is possible to establish some metaphysical beliefs to a point where they are beyond the possibility of challenge.

Question 6

According to Hasker, the most common response the determinist offers to the idea that rational thinking needs free choice is:

Question 7

According to Hasker, determinism claims that people never make choices.

Question 8

One major argument for libertarianism is:

Question 9

According to Hasker, divine foreknowledge means:

Question 10

For compatibilism a choice is considered free if the:

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not taught by Dualism?

Question 12

What is one of the advantages of Dualism?

Question 13

According to Hasker, emergentism implies that at least some nonhuman animals have souls.

Question 14

On the question of life after death, John Hick proposes a theory that involves total annihilation of the entire person, including the soul, at death.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about philosophical Materialism?

Question 16

Which of the following is not an element of causality?

Question 17

Which of the following is an essential property of a person according to the PointeCast.

Question 18

Metaphysical Realism says that:

Question 19 Which of the following is a correct statement about “essences?”

Question 20

Which of these is an example of an essential property?

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that epistemologists are generally hesitant to accept testimony as a source of knowledge:

Question 2

According to Hume, why can we never arrive at certainty?

Question 3

According to Dew & Foreman, faith is one of the sources of knowledge.

Question 4

For Locke, which of the ideas below would be a complex idea:

Question 5

For Hume, which of the following would be a matter of fact:

Question 6

For Plato, the realm where things are constantly in a flux and changing is:

Question 7

The philosopher who arrived at certainty through a process of doubting all of his knowledge was:

Question 8

Scientific antirealism is the view that science does not claim objects like electrons actually exist. They are just a fictional construct to explain how things work. This view fits best with which truth theory:

Question 9

David Hume was a:

Question 10

The one below that is NOT one of the necessary criteria for the traditional definition of knowledge:

Question 11

Which truth theory holds that a proposition is true if it matches reality:

Question 12

The basis for Descartes knowledge of the material world was:

Question 13

One problem with the coherence theory of truth is that it is not linked with the real world but only systems of beliefs.

Question 14

According to the traditional definition of knowledge:

Question 15

Certain basic beliefs can be accepted rationally without evidence or proof, according to:

Question 16

According to Morris, your feelings, desires, hopes and dreams are all dependent in some way upon your beliefs.

Question 17

According to Morris, the principle of belief conservation refutes the evidentialist principle.

Question 18

Morris’ list of ancient skeptics included:

Question 19

William James held that precursive faith allowed us to set aside evidence in order to choose a belief.

Question 20

Karen says she doesn’t believe that you can ever have real knowledge. When asked if she claims to know that as a fact, she says no, but she believes that is the case. Which category of skeptic is she?

·  Question 1

3 out of 3 points

According to Hasker it is possible to establish some metaphysical beliefs to a point where they are beyond the possibility of challenge.

·   Question 2

3 out of 3 points

A good metaphysical theory should be characterized by explanatory power.

·   Question 3

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According to Hasker, we can and should thoughtfully evaluate our worldviews.

·   Question 4

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According to Hasker, which is true of the premises we use in doing metaphysics?

·   Question 5

3 out of 3 points

The function of a metaphysical theory is to:

·   Question 6

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If determinism is correct, then it is necessarily true that God does not exist.