Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following is a characteristic of a universal belief falsifier?
		A)	It is a theoretically possible state of affairs.
		B)	We have no way of knowing if the state of affairs is actual or not.
		C)	If the state of affairs is actual, we would never be able to distinguish beliefs that are true from beliefs that seem to be true but are actually false.
		D)	All of the above


2	Which of the following ancient Greek philosophers is not considered a skeptic?
		A)	Carneades
		B)	Pyrrho
		C)	Plato
		D)	Cratylus


3	Which of the following best expresses the dictates of Descartes' methodological skepticism?
		A)	Suspend judgment on any belief that is logically possible to doubt.
		B)	Suspend judgment on any belief that a reasonable person would doubt.
		C)	Suspend judgment on any belief for which there is not a preponderance of supporting evidence.
		D)	Suspend judgment on any belief that is not true beyond a reasonable doubt.


4	Which of the following claims expresses Descartes' bedrock certainty?
		A)	I exist.
		B)	I have a body.
		C)	The universe exists.
		D)	God exists.


5	About which of the following does Hume raise skeptical doubts?
		A)	causality
		B)	the external world
		C)	the self
		D)	all of the above

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