Straighterline Philosophy Graded Exam
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What is the central idea of the social contract theory?
The social contract theory posits that individuals come together to form a society and agree
on certain rules and norms for mutual benefit and prot...
What is the central idea of the social contract theory?
✔✔The social contract theory posits that individuals come together to form a society and agree
on certain rules and norms for mutual benefit and protection.
Who is known for the concept of the "categorical imperative"?
✔✔Immanuel Kant is known for the concept of the "categorical imperative," which is a principle
that acts as a universal moral law.
What does "epistemology" study in philosophy?
✔✔Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, scope, and limits of
human knowledge.
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, What is the main principle of "moral relativism"?
✔✔Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments and values are relative to cultural, societal,
or individual perspectives and are not universally applicable.
Who introduced the idea of "tabula rasa"?
✔✔John Locke introduced the idea of "tabula rasa," which suggests that individuals are born
without built-in mental content and that knowledge comes from experience.
What is "dualism" in the context of mind-body philosophy?
✔✔Dualism is the belief that the mind and body are distinct and separable substances, with the
mind being non-physical and the body being physical.
What is "metaphysics" concerned with in philosophy?
✔✔Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality,
including concepts such as existence, being, and the universe.
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