The Zodiac system supports which theory of free will?
Determinism
100
What THING was the main character from "The Slows," the short story you read last class.
Robot
100
What does "original" mean?
One of a kind; rare; not common
100
Bitter; angry
Acrimonious
200
What is the name of the theory that says something is WRONG or IMMORAL because of the actions that result from a decision?
Consequence theory
200
The short story "Oedipus Rex" in which the gods have decided King Oedipus will kill his father even before he is born supports which theory of free will?
Determinism
200
The debate over if humans are naturally BENEVOLENT or ACRIMONIOUS is a debate about _________ _______
human nature
200
If you are moral because you have a lot of good character traits, which theory would say you are a moral person?
virtue theory
300
Philosophy is the study of knowledge using only what?
Thinking!
300
Free will falls under which branch of philosophy? (HINT: It is NOT morality)
Metaphysics
300
What is the theme we learn from the story?
-Don't lose your temper
-Robots are not even perfect
-Emotions can be over powering
300
A person who does not demonstrate care or give attention to someone who needs it is said to demonstrate ________.
Negligence
300
In the short story called "All Summer in a Day" a girl locked in a closet on Venus when the sun comes out once a year. This story is about which TWO concepts in philosophy?
Morality and human nature
400
Honesty, hard work, and courage are all examples of which vocabulary word?
Virtue
400
In "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" the characters look for a _______ to blame the power outage on
Scapegoat.
400
What is the climax of "The Slows?"
When the robot looses his temper and attacks the Slow and her baby
400
What is the name of the person who gains knowledge just by thinking out ideas logically?
Philosopher
500
Someone who cheats off another person in class and KNOWS it is bad, even though he or she does not get caught is IMMORAL
Intent Theory
500
Determinism and indeterminism are two theories about which concept?
Metaphysics or FREE WILL
500
What happens to the main character in the resolution?