Critical Reading in Philosophy Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Critical Reading in Philosophy is designed to enhance students' abilities to engage with philosophical texts thoughtfully and analytically. The course focuses on developing skills in interpreting complex arguments, identifying underlying assumptions, evaluating the strength of reasoning, and articulating well-supported critiques. Through close reading of both classical and contemporary philosophical works, students will learn to distinguish between various philosophical viewpoints, understand the structure of philosophical debates, and construct clear, rigorous responses to challenging ideas. By the end of the course, students will be better equipped to navigate philosophical literature and form their own reasoned perspectives on fundamental philosophical questions.
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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) According to Hobbes,deliberation is ______________,while the will is
A)a succession of altering desires and aversions/the last motivation adhering to the action
B)careful thinking over whether to act or not to act/the act of making a final choice
C)careful thinking over whether to act or not to act/the choice that is finally made
D)choosing between two conflicting desires/the part of the human soul which makes decisions
Answer: A
Q2) According to Descartes,mistakes with regard to human knowledge result from
A)limited,mistaken,or non-existent empirical study and evidence.
B)explanation by means of notions,terms,and concepts that do not apply to those things being explained.
C)failure to expand the scope of the means of explanation.
D)lack of conceptual ability and attention to detail.
Answer: B
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