Philosophy in Literature
This Russian author explored free will, guilt, and morality in Crime and Punishment.
Who is Fyodor Dostoevsky?
"This ethical theory says the morally right action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number."
What is utilitarianism?
"This is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of reality, being, and existence"
What is Metaphysics
"Truth is only dangerous to those who pretend to know it."
What is chat GPT?
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Who is Kant?
Shakespeare’s play featuring the famous soliloquy “To be, or not to be.”
What is Hamlet?
"This philosopher is known for the 'categorical imperative,' which emphasizes duty and universal moral laws."
Who is Immanuel Kant?
"This ancient philosopher believed that reality was made of one substance: water"
Who is Thales?
“Hell is other people.”
What is real. (Bonus who is Satre)
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Who is Aristotle?
Novel where someone turns into a bug.
What is Kafka's Metamorphosis?
"In the classic trolley problem, this action results in fewer deaths but involves actively causing harm. "
What is pulling the lever?
The theory that only one kind of substance exists (e.g., only matter or only mind).
What is monism?
"Meaning is not discovered—it is constructed, like a lie we choose to believe."
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Who is Descartes?
This novel by introduces “Big Brother”
What is 1984?
A theory that says moral truths exist but are dependent on cultural or individual perspectives.
What is moral relativism
"The view that only physical matter truly exists"
What is materialism?
“The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of dusk.”
Who is Hegel?
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Who is Nietzsche?
This American novel by Ralph Ellison discusses identity and invisibility in society.
What is Invisible Man?
According to this theory, moral rules are justified by their ability to promote social cooperation and avoid punishment, not by intrinsic rightness.
What is contractarianism (or social contract theory)?
David Hume questioned whether this concept can ever be directly observed?
What is causality?
"No man steps in the same river twice"
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Who is Leibniz?