Analytic philosophy - Exam
- 1. Analytic philosophy is a branch of philosophy that emphasizes clarity, rigor, and logical analysis in the examination of concepts and arguments. It originated in the early 20th century and is characterized by its focus on language, logic, and the philosophy of mind. Analytic philosophers often seek to clarify and analyze the meanings of concepts through the use of logic and language, aiming for precise and well-defined arguments. Key figures in analytic philosophy include Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Gottlob Frege.
Who formulated the famous 'philosophical zombie' argument?
A) Ludwig Wittgenstein
B) David Chalmers
C) John Dewey
D) Søren Kierkegaard
- 2. Who is known for his work on logic and philosophy of mathematics in analytic philosophy?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Gottlob Frege
C) Jacques Derrida
D) Jean-Paul Sartre
- 3. Which school of thought is closely associated with analytic philosophy?
A) Nihilism
B) New Age spirituality
C) Structuralism
D) Logical positivism
- 4. Who famously presented the 'Gettier problem' in epistemology within analytic philosophy?
A) Edmund Gettier
B) David Hume
C) Friedrich Hayek
D) Henri Bergson
- 5. Who is known for his work on the theory of descriptions in analytic philosophy?
A) Karl Marx
B) Bertrand Russell
C) Simone Weil
D) Michel de Montaigne
- 6. Analytic philosophy originated primarily in which country?
A) Germany
B) France
C) United Kingdom
D) Greece
- 7. Who introduced the concept of 'language games' in analytic philosophy?
A) Martin Heidegger
B) Michel Foucault
C) Ludwig Wittgenstein
D) Simone de Beauvoir
- 8. What is the primary language of analytic philosophy?
A) French
B) German
C) Latin
D) English
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