PHIL 1000 ILC Exam Questions with Correct Answers Socrates - Which of the following best represents the definition we gave for the Socratic Method? - Correct Answer A way of reasoning beginning with a hypothesis, followed by a process of inquiry into and critical questioning of that hypothesis in dialogue with another person Socrates - True or false, Meno provides Socrates with a definition of virtue that Socrates thinks is sufficient to explain what virtue is? - Correct Answer False Socrates - Which of the following best represents the problem Socrates identifies with Meno's first definition of virtue? - Correct Answer Meno only gives examples of (supposedly) virtuous things; this does not explain what virtue is, in itself, nor does it explain what makes those examples virtuous things Socrates - Socrates states that in order to understand something, we must understand its "form." Which of the following best expresses the definition of a "form?" - Correct Answer The essence or nature of a thing, in itself; for example, what makes a virtuous thing virtuous Socrates - True or false, Socrates states that he and Meno understand the form of virtue in their discussion? - Correct Answer False Socrates - Meno's paradox" wonders whether it is impossible for one to learn something they do not already know. Which of the following best expresses why Meno thinks this might be the case? - Correct Answer If one already knows something, they do not need to learn it; if one does not know something, they will also not know what they are trying to learn, how to learn about it, or whether they have arrived at the correct answer Socrates - True or false, Socrates states that all human beings have an equal capacity to use their reason to discover the truth? - Correct Answer True Socrates - In the Meno, Socrates offers the idea that the soul is immortal, that the immortal soul has learned everything there is to know, but that it loses this knowledge when is reborn into a body; learning is, then, gaining back what the soul once knew. What is this idea known as? - Correct Answer Theory of recollection Socrates - Which of the following best represents the definition given for "true belief?" - Correct Answer Believing something that is true, but lacking a justification, reasoning, or evidence for its truth 1 / 2
Socrates - Which of the following best represents the definition given for "knowledge?" - Correct Answer Believing something that is true, and possessing justification, reasoning, and evidence for its truth Socrates - Which of the following expresses the meaning of "apologia" and what Socrates is doing in the Apology? - Correct Answer "Defense"; Socrates is defending his way of life and the practice of asking questions and seeking the truth Socrates - True or false, Socrates himself is the one who declares "Socrates is wisest?" - Correct Answer False Socrates - The Oracle at Delphi says "No one is wiser than Socrates." Which of the following best represents Socrates' response to this? - Correct Answer "The only thing I know for certain is that I am not wise" Socrates - Which of the following best expresses what Socrates concludes the Oracle means by "wisdom?" - Correct Answer Socrates concludes that wisdom does not exist; humans cannot possess wisdom Socrates - Which of the following is the term we gave for being absolutely certain that one's beliefs are correct and being unwilling to listen to alternative ideas, counterarguments, or questions regarding those beliefs? - Correct Answer To be dogmatic Socrates - True or false, when Socrates talks with the politicians, poets, and artisans he finds that people who claim to have knowledge or wisdom generally do possess such knowledge or wisdom? - Correct Answer False Socrates - Socrates states that "human wisdom is worthless." Which of the following best expresses how we interpreted this claim? - Correct Answer Human understanding is fallible, limited, and error prone; yet, we ought to use our reason to get as close to objective, genuine truth as possible Socrates - Which of the following best expresses the claim Socrates makes using the "horse breeder example?" - Correct Answer One who understands the nature of goodness is well-suited to raise good people; those who do not understand the nature of goodness are not well-equipped to raise good people
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