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100

"I think, therefore, I am" - ?

Descartes

100

Define freewill in philosophy

  • We have free will when we can choose what to do without anything forcing us.
100

Define uilitarianism

The greatest happiness for the greatest number.

100

Who wrote The Republic

Plato

100

Which would fall first, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?

Both / neither

200

Explain the general idea behind the Big Bang Theory?

The universe is continuously expanding

200

Define determinism in philosophy

Determinism says everything that happens—including our choices—was already set by earlier events (like a big domino chain).

200

Define deontology

Rule based ethics in which there are certain universal laws everyone must follow.

200

What is the Philosopher King?

  • The philosopher:
    • Loves truth and wisdom
    • Has trained in reason, ethics, and logic
  • Doesn’t seek power for its own sake
  • Rules reluctantly, only because it’s best for all
200

Memory Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yev94H_Nabg&ab_channel=JohnsHopkinsUniversity

300
What is John Locke's famous personal identity thought experiment called? 


(Hint: The ____ and the Cobbler)

The Prince and the Cobbler

300
Which philosopher famously used a pool ball analogy as an argument for determinism?

Hobbes / Hume

300

Which philosopher is famously ascribed to virtue ethics?

Aristotle
300
Define the Veil of Ignorance
In an ideal of society, you would be okay with being reincarnated into any family in our society.
300

(2+4) - 2 x 15 = ?

-24

400

Name the three major theories in Personal Identity

Body, Soul, Psychological 

400

What was Laozi's view on freewill?

"Less and less do you need to force things, until finally you arrive at non-action."

400
According to Kant, is it wrong to kill in self-defence?

Yes

400

Rank these philosophers by birth order:

Plato, Gabriel Higazi, Aristotle, Descartes

Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Gabriel Higazi

400

Which country is this?


Nepal

500
Where does the no-self view originate from?

Buddhism

500

Provide an argument against free will

- if everything in the universe follows cause and effect, then every choice you make was caused by something before it

-brain activity precedes conscious awareness of decision-making

500

Which of these is not a virtue?

  • Wit 

  • Magnificence 

  • Friendliness 

  • Loyalty 

  • Greatness of Soul

Loyalty

500

What Confucius' position on shame?

It is generally good. If people did not have shame, there would be negative consequences.

500

Guess the Number! (1-5)

4
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