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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Knowledge
Epistemological Relativism
Multiple Choice Quiz
1
Which of the following best represents the relationship between subjectivism and relativism?
A)
Subjectivism is the opposite of relativism.
B)
Subjectivism is equivalent to relativism.
C)
Relativism is a subset of subjectivism.
D)
Subjectivism is a subset of relativism.
2
Nietzsche's perspectivism is best characterized as a version of which of the following?
A)
rationalism
B)
objectivism
C)
relativism
D)
empiricism
3
With which of the following statements would Nietzsche agree?
A)
The mind passively reflects the objective world like a mirror.
B)
We play an active role interpreting the data of experience so that our world vision makes sense to us and answers our needs.
C)
There is only one fundamental human way of structuring experience.
D)
Our structuring of experience involves only our rational nature.
4
What does Castaneda use his the conversation with Don Juan to illustrate?
A)
People in different cultures may interpret the same data differently.
B)
There are some fundamental convictions shared by all people.
C)
He should abandon his cultural prejudice and admit that he really did fly.
D)
If Don Juan had the opportunity to learn more about science he'd be forced to change his views.
5
Who said "Man is the measure of all things"?
A)
Plato
B)
Nietzsche
C)
Protagoras
D)
Quine
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