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Philosophy: The Power of Ideas
Philosophy: The Power of Ideas, 5/e
Brooke Moore
Kenneth Bruder

Powerful Ideas

True or False



1

Philosophy once included modern disciplines like physics and biology.
A)True
B)False
2

Philosophical issues are rarely normative.
A)True
B)False
3

Like many philosophical issues, the problem of the nature of change is both easily answered and largely unimportant anyway.
A)True
B)False
4

Philosophical problems are often generated when commonly held beliefs appear to be in conflict.
A)True
B)False
5

Traditionally, philosophy has been divided into four main branches.
A)True
B)False
6

Art and beauty are primarily topics within social philosophy.
A)True
B)False
7

Existentialism and phenomenology are traditions within analytic philosophy.
A)True
B)False
8

One of the side benefits of philosophy is better logical and critical thinking skills.
A)True
B)False
9

As long as an arguments premises are acceptable, it's an OK argument.
A)True
B)False
10

If I refute a view that isn't your view and claim to have refuted you, I have committed the "straw man" fallacy.
A)True
B)False