Philosophy Review Video — Practice Question-and-Answer Flashcards

A set of 40 practice flashcards in a QUESTION_AND_ANSWER format covering key topics from the Philosophy review video.

Which headline does NOT belong with the others that are factual?

Smartphones Have Ruined Real Conversations

You are tasked with making a motivational poster about transcending facticity. Which idea works best?

Show a person born in poverty succeeding through education and skill-building

Which philosophical approach focuses on dissecting complex concepts into exact definitions in order to gain a clearer understanding?

Analytical

Which headline contains an actual fact?

DOLE reports unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

What kind of perception specifically involves the use of our five senses?

External perception

Philosophy promotes critical thinking. If a classmate insists the Earth is flat after watching a video, which action best uses philosophical reasoning?

Request scientific evidence and compare it with credible sources

Descartes’ phrase cogito, ergo sum is most accurately rendered in English as which of the following?

I think, therefore I am

How did Aristotle’s view of the soul differ from Plato’s?

He saw the soul as the body’s form, inseparable from it.

Your school aims to improve student well-being. Which plan shows a holistic philosophical approach?

Address academic, emotional, social, and physical needs together

Which is the most logical approach to distinguishing fact from opinion?

Fact-checking a news post before sharing it

Which statement below is inaccurate about philosophy?

It focuses only on memorizing the ideas of famous philosophers.

Which action best reflects the correct application of truth?

Adjusting one’s views after learning about the struggles of a marginalized group

According to Plato, what is the name of the realm where flawless and unchanging versions of things are found?

World of Forms

In which situation did Olive display a preference based on factual evidence?

She withdraws her support after finding out the candidate was convicted of corruption

Identify the philosopher from the coastal town of Miletus who dismissed the Greek gods as explanations for reality, claiming instead that water was the primary origin of the world.

Thales

You see your best friend take money from their parent’s wallet without permission. Telling the parent might upset your friend. What’s the best course of action?

Speak privately with your friend and encourage them to return the money

Which term describes a statement that can be supported through observation, measurement, or trustworthy documentation?

Fact

A principal sets school rules after listening to teachers, students, and parents. Which philosophical approach is used here?

Holistic

Complete the analogy: Scientist: objective :: Philosopher :

Subjective

A person feels anxious before a speech (mind) and their hands shake (body). According to Descartes, what does this illustrate?

The mind and body are separate yet influence one another

Complete the analogy: Human : distinguishes us from animals :: Person : _

Possesses self-awareness and moral responsibility

Gabriel Marcel’s “secondary reflection” means viewing an experience as a whole. Which of the following does NOT belong?

Reducing ideas solely to logical terms

How can philosophy best help develop empathy?

Discussing moral issues from various perspectives

What main idea is conveyed by Plato’s Allegory of the Cave?

We must search for truth beyond appearances and challenge accepted beliefs

Which principal branch of philosophy is concerned with examining the fundamental nature of existence and reality?

Metaphysics

Which philosophical technique employs in-depth questioning to encourage critical thinking and reveal hidden assumptions?

Socratic Method

Which option is NOT one of Isaiah Berlin’s traits of a philosophical question?

Has a concrete, objective answer

You must design a personal growth plan that accepts your limitations (facticity) but aims for transcendence. Which option is best?

“I’ll choose sports that fit my physique, such as swimming or archery.”

Which of these is a genuine moral dilemma?

A doctor must choose between saving one patient or five others when resources are scarce

Since humans cannot create more time, how can we overcome this limitation?

Focus on meaningful activities and manage time wisely

Which argument supports the belief that morality is NOT universal?

Moral rules vary according to cultural traditions

The term philosophy has its origin in the Greek word philos, meaning “love,” and sophia, which refers to what concept?

Wisdom

Which of the following is incorrect about pre- Socratic philosophers?

Socrates maintained that asking probing questions was the best path to knowledge.

Etienne is short but wants to play basketball. How can he rise above this limitation?

Build skills and strategies that allow him to succeed

Which statement most accurately defines “embodiment”?

Mind and body together enable us to experience and connect with the world

What specific method did René Descartes devise that involves doubting all beliefs until they can be proven with certainty?

Method of Systematic Doubt

What did Plato teach about the soul?

It is immortal and only temporarily housed in the body

The question “I believe lying is bad, but if I lie to protect someone, does that make me good?” fits under which branch of philosophy?

Ethics

Which statement is free from fallacious reasoning?

Regular exercise lowers disease risk; it’s healthy to work out

Which interpretation best captures Heraclitus’ idea that “everything flows”?

Change is constant, and adapting to it fosters growth