What was René Descartes' overall philosophical project?
A. to determine the true nature of the self
B. to determine mathematical models of thinking
C. to build knowledge on a foundation he could be absolutely certain of
D. to prove the existence of God
Answer: C
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According to James, which type of questions immediately present themselves as
questions whose solution cannot wait for sensible proof?
a) theological questions b) moral questions c) scientific questions d) paradoxical questions
Metaphysics, in modern philosophy, refers to ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
"Tragedy, in literary terms, means a serious drama that usually ends in disaster and that focuses on a single character who experiences unexpected reversals in fate, often falling from a position of authority and power because of an unrecognized flaw or misguided action." This is an example of a ________.
A. stipulative definition B. lexical definition C. precising definition D. persuasive definition
Ross's Unhappy Promise thought experiment is intended to show that
A. maximizing happiness for all concerned is more important than honoring our duties to others. B. utilitarianism is consistent with our notion of duties. C. our duties should always maximize happiness. D. utilitarianism is inconsistent with our notion of duties.