Social Science & Philosophy Quiz

The word "philosophy" is derived from which Greek words?

• Philos (friend) and logos (logic)

• Philos (love) and sophia (wisdom)

• Philos (thought) and logos (reason)

• Sophos (wise) and logos (discourse)

Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the theory of knowledge?

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

• Epistemology

• Axiology

Pythagoras described himself as:

• A wise man (sophos)

• A lover of wisdom (philosophos)

• A seeker of truth (aletheia)

• A teacher of knowledge (didaskalos)

What does axiology primarily study?

• The nature of existence

• The methods of scientific inquiry

• Values, including ethics and aesthetics

• The origins of the universe

Which school of philosophy emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility?

• Utilitarianism

• Existentialism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

The study of beauty and art is known as ________, a subfield of axiology.

Metaphysics is primarily concerned with the nature of _______, existence, and being.

The branch of philosophy that examines moral principles governing right and wrong is called ________.

________ is a branch of philosophy that explores the methods, ethics, and implications of scientific discovery.

Answer explanation

Philosophy of Science

The ________ argument is often used in the philosophy of religion to support the existence of God by appealing to the design and order of the universe.