History of Western Philosophy Practice Exam
Course Introduction
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the major figures, movements, and ideas that have shaped Western philosophy from ancient Greece to the modern era. Students will explore the works of seminal philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, and Nietzsche, examining their approaches to foundational questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of human existence. Through close readings, discussions, and critical analysis, the course aims to foster an understanding of how philosophical thought has influenced Western culture, science, politics, and society, and to encourage students to engage thoughtfully with enduring philosophical problems.
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Philosophic Classics From Plato to Derrida 6th Edition by Forrest Baird
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Chapter 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy
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Sample Questions
Q1) Wittgenstein concludes that if someone reads the Tractatus properly,that person will realize that
A)the propositions of the Tractatus are nonsensical.
B)the limits to thought have been clearly defined.
C)the propositions of the Tractatus are true a priori.
D)ethics is the subject of all linguistic analysis.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is not true of the human mind?
A)The human mind starts out as a blank slate.
B)The mind is filled through experience.
C)Ideas come into the mind by sensation and reflection.
D)There are categories in the mind which organize simple and complex ideas.
Answer: D
Q3) Socrates concludes his defense by stating that all of his arguments are intended to defend
A)the god of Delphi because the god will lose a faithful follower.
B)himself because he is a great philosopher and deserves to live.
C)the city because Socrates is the gods' gift to Athens.
D)himself because he is afraid of dying.
Answer: C
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