Intellect
Which part of the intellect is always on?
The Active Intellect
Which faculty member is actually named "William"?
Mr. Zengues
Can animals actively think "that is a flower"?
No, animals cannot sense essence, therefore they cannot name concepts like "flower." They can only sense accidental qualities.
In the Pixar movie, Soul, what animal does Joe's soul go into?
A cat!
The active intellect separates the phantasm "lemon" from all of its ______________, leaving only the essence "lemonness."
Accidental qualities
The will ultimately seeks ___________.
Happiness
Does the fact that animals cannot get troubled or bothered mean that they have a higher intelligence than humans? Why or why not?
No, because intellect senses essences. The fact that we are troubled means we can detect essences and therefore possess an intellect.
What is the name of the plastic end of a shoelace?
An aglet
The proper object of the intellect is:_______
Essence
Is pizza an infinite good or a finite good?
Finite good
If animals don't have an intellect, how do they survive?
Instinct and memory
What famous artist painted a cambell's soup can?
Andy Warhol
Our concept of "lemon" applies to all lemons. We would say that this is a ____________ concept.
Universal
Are all of the following perceived goods equally good?: talking to your mom, doing your homework, taking a nap, going for a walk
One of them may be more good depending on the circumstance
Which of the following can animals NOT experience?:
pleasure, hope, pain, or fear
Which of the following countries is NOT in Africa?:
Chad, Oman, Togo, Namibia, or Somalia
Oman
How does the intellect work with the will?
It senses the essence of a thing which tells you whether or not it is a good that will bring about the happiness sought by the will.
If you want to become rich, does the will still desire goodness?
Yes, there are elements of being rich (security, fun, supporting friends/family/community), etc. that are good. But those desires can become distorted when you value the wrong things.
If animals do not have an intellect or a will, why do we need to treat them with dignity?
Because they are still capable of feeling, and as higher beings we are responsible for caring for them and preserving the natural ecosystems of the planet.
According to Wikipedia, how many books did Dr. Seuss write (under the name Dr. Seuss) to the nearest 10?
ex.30, 120, 250
60