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Intro To Philosophy > Module 6 - Foundations Of Western Philosophy: Eighteenth And Nineteenth Century > Flashcards

Module 6 - Foundations Of Western Philosophy: Eighteenth And Nineteenth Century Flashcards

1
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Rousseau felt the influence of others hindered a person’s…

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true authenticity

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2
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According to Rousseau, people change behavior, perspective, and lifestyle to gain approval.

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true

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3
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Changing to win others’ approval brings __________, according to Rousseau.

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corruption

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4
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The tendency toward self-preservation is described by Rousseau as…

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self-love

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5
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According to Rousseau, the need to be recognized can lead to…

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evil

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6
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What is the term for what is considered to be right or good versus what is considered to be wrong or bad?

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morality

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7
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Morality describes one’s choices regarding behavior.

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true

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8
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Which word describes something seen as wrong or bad?

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immoral

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9
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What does amoral mean?

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neither good nor bad

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10
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Deontology is the study of what?

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duty

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11
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Which will help society according to Mill’s philosophy?

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education

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12
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Utility seeks decisions that produce pleasure and avoid pain.

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true

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13
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What does utilitarianism seek?

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the greatest happiness

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14
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Altruism looks to the needs of…

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others

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15
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Which determines what people do?

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psychological hedonism

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16
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Where do moral rules come from?

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what a person sees as right and wrong

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17
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Smith believed morals could be reduced to a set of natural or divine laws.

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false

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18
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Which is the most important to understand when trying to help another?

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what the other person is feeling

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19
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Sympathizing with another and choosing a correct course of action to meet their needs will produce __________ according to Smith?

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moral norms

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20
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What provides a framework of shared expectations for society?

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moral rules

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21
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What were the rich known as during the industrial revolution?

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bourgeoisie

22
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There is a difference between truth-claims and truth.

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true

23
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What were the poor known as during the Industrial Revolution?

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proletariat

24
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The idea that man can find answers within himself through reason can be described as…

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enlightenment

25
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Scientific theories provided which kind of explanations in regard to the origin of the earth and the universe?

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naturalistic

26
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Which two must be maintained by an effective political system?

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freedom and rights

27
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Which type of government best protects the rights of its citizens?

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individuals speaking for themselves

28
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What is the source of the law?

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the general will of the people

29
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What, according to Rousseau, helped strengthen the moral guidelines in society?

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the teaching of the church

30
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What is the paradox of Rousseau’s theory of governance?

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the need to yield to the general will of others

31
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When one feels the need to yell “fire” in a burning building, one is feeling a sense of…

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moral duty

32
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What does the ability to reason bring, according to Kant?

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moral responsibility

33
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Which is the true cause of bad behavior, according to Kant’s philosophy?

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personal choice

34
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Which might be seen as morally wrong by most?

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killing

35
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According to Kant, what is the best source to determine right from wrong?

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self

36
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In what way did Mill differ from Bentham in his view of pleasure?

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degree

37
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Which does utilitarian politics criticize?

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special interest groups

38
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Utilitarianism believes __________ influence(s) human behavior and activity.

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pleasure and pain

39
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After a vote, a class decides to have a pizza party instead of hamburgers. Of what is this an example?

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the principle of utility

40
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The satisfaction felt in serving others is an example of…

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ethical hedonism

41
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Select all that apply. What is the study of moral truths?

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moral philosophy; ethical philosophy

42
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What is the best way to choose how to help someone?

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sympathy

43
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Which was more important to Smith in regard to a person’s morals?

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the motive

44
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How are moral rules formed according to Smith?

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from a person’s reaction to specific instances

45
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According to Smith, how is wealth created?

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productive labor

46
Q

Which theory replaced creation as an explanation for the existence of humans?

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evolution

47
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Which scientific discipline helps determine the age of the earth?

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geology

48
Q

Some philosophers saw science as insufficient to explain what?

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mans behavior

49
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For science to prove something, what does there need to be?

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repeatable results

50
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Why did some abandon the Church as the source of answers during the Enlightenment?

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science gave answers that contradicted faith

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