Phil 102

Question 1

name of branch of phil that studies reality?

Answer 1

metaphysics

Question 2

name of branch of phil that studies knowledge?

Answer 2

epistemology

Question 3

name of branch that studies human good?

Answer 3

ethics

Question 4

name of branch that studies good reasoning?

Answer 4

logic

Question 5

etymological definition of philosophy?

Answer 5

the love of wisdom

Question 6

what are 5 reasons for studying PHIL (minor or major)?

Answer 6

1. PHIL has intrinsic value
2. PHIL degree represents what a “Liberal Arts” education ought to be.
3. Employers want these skills
4. income expectations with a PHIL degree are higher
5. PHIL is an ideal springboard/companion degree.

Question 7

what are the components of a worldview?

Answer 7

life’s big questions about reality, knowledge, and ethics

Question 8

Relationship between PHIL & RELIGION

Answer 8

Religion has a PHIL core because every religion entails a worldview

Question 9

relationship between PHIL & SCIENCE

Answer 9

PHIL is logically prior to science and provides logical tools as well as evaluative tools.

Question 10

what are the 2 main areas of career readiness that employers want most

Answer 10

Focus more

Thinking well

Question 11

if you transfer to a 4 yr school what are 2 negative consequences for delaying on choosing a major?

Answer 11

• you would have not taken many of the lower level courses, so you be hind
• you will then pay for the classes at much higher rates
• if you chose “generic” studies, most courses will not apply towards your major.

Question 12

PHIL majors score higher on which sections of the GRE than other majors?

Answer 12

Overall average scores, the dominate verbal and analytic

Question 13

PHIL majors score higher on which sections of the MCAT than other majors?

Answer 13

Biological sciences even pre-med

Question 14

PHIL majors score higher on which sections of the GMAT than other majors?

Answer 14

Business majors

Question 15

PHIL majors score higher on which sections of the LSAT than other majors?

Answer 15

pre-law, criminal justice

Question 16

according to the author who is this book for?

Answer 16

for those who read or looking in to reading for the purpose of gaining an understanding

Question 17

to what sport activity does the author compare reading a book? how is reading like this activity?

Answer 17

the author compares reading to baseball, more specifically the action of the ball.
- the sender is the pitcher/author and puts the “ball” in motion. the catcher/fielder is the one who can terminate the activity

Question 18

what 2 conditions are necessary for understanding?

Answer 18

1. the author must be superior to the reader

2. the reader must over come this inequality.

Question 19

what is the difference between learning by listening and learning by reading.

Answer 19

the materials provided.
learning by listening provides a teacher in which the learner can refer to as in learning by reading is more of self discovery.

Question 20

what are the 4 levels of reading?
A. List them
B. Explain what is the characteristics of each one.

Answer 20

1. Elementary reading - gives readers an understanding of what words mean
2. Inspectional reading - the reader should be able to read a set amount during a set amount of time
3. Analytical reading - can complete an entire book and absorb as much as you can with limited time.
4. Syntopical reading - able to construct and analysis which may not be mentioned in any of the books.