Jean-Paul Satre and Carol Gilligan
Martin Luther King JR and Peter Singer
Martha C. Nussbaum and Pierre Hadot
Philosophy and the World Today
Random!!
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What war did Jean-Paul Satre's experiences convinced him that actions create values and that our choices create our selves?

World War 2

100

What was Martin Luther Kings most famous speech?

I have a dream

100

According to Pierre Hadot life is BLANK with philosophy than without it.

better

100

what is a big question in philosophy today? hint: it was on a slide

Can philosophers of one class or ethnic group really understands the particularities of members of the same group?

100

What is Chapter 18 called?

Philosophy as a Way of Life

200

What was Carol Gilligans ground breaking book about?

Gender bias - and how pervasive the bias can be.

200

What is Martin Luther King JR method of action?

Nonviolent direct action

200

What does Martha describe public philosophers as?

Lawyers for humanity

200

What would happen if we limited philosophy to a set of "historically identified" philosophical issues?

We would reduce philosophy to the history and a unchanging set of traditional topics.

200

What type of philosophy is Professor Shang's favorite?

Eastern Philosophy (Taoism, Buddhism, history of Chinese philosophy and religion)

300

According to Jean-Paul, what creates essence?

how we live

300

what hypothetical situation did Peter Singer make?

Bob and his Bugatti
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What is the name of Pierre Hadots book?

Philosophy as a Way of Life

300

Since the beginning of time, philosophers have refused what?

to accept others

300

When is the final for this class? Date and time, and no looking at BB!

December 14th, 2-3:50P

400

When was Carol Gilligans big book published?

1982

400

What special class of activists does Martin Luther King JR belong to?

The class whos philosophies and lives are inseperable.

400

What did Martha Nussbaum note about professional intellects?

Many fail to use their theories and talents to improve the human condition.

400

If we equate philosophy with logical analysis and specialized critical thinking we risk what?

Dehumanizing what begin as a search for wisdom and meaningfulness. 

400

What is Professor Shangs Ph.D in?

Religion
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What was Carol Gilligans ground breaking book called?

In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Womens Development

500

Peter Singer is controversial because he believes in making people uncomfortable to do what?

Raise moral consciousness.

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According to Pierre what is philosophy?

A conversion, transformation of one's way of being and living, and a quest for wisdom.

500

If we allow any form of critical analysis to count as philosophy what do we risk?

Expanding the practice of philosophy to meaningless.
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What is a philosopher advocate?

A philosopher who identifies, clarifies, and actively opposes a percieved injustice.