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Possible and Impossible Entities: Exploring the Boundaries of Reality

Description: Explore the fascinating world of possible and impossible entities, challenging your understanding of reality and the boundaries of existence.
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Which philosophical concept refers to entities that are conceivable but may not exist in reality?

  1. Necessary Entities

  2. Possible Entities

  3. Impossible Entities

  4. Contingent Entities

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Possible entities are those that are not self-contradictory and can be conceived without logical inconsistency.

Which of these is an example of an impossible entity?

  1. A square circle

  2. A married bachelor

  3. A flying elephant

  4. A talking tree

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A square circle is an impossible entity because it combines two contradictory properties: being square and being circular.

According to the principle of non-contradiction, what is the relationship between possible and impossible entities?

  1. Possible entities are always consistent with impossible entities.

  2. Impossible entities are always consistent with possible entities.

  3. Possible entities are never consistent with impossible entities.

  4. Impossible entities are never consistent with possible entities.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The principle of non-contradiction states that two contradictory statements cannot both be true at the same time.

Which philosophical school of thought argues that only entities that exist in the physical world are real?

  1. Idealism

  2. Materialism

  3. Dualism

  4. Existentialism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Materialism asserts that the only reality is physical matter and that all other entities, such as consciousness and abstract concepts, are products of the material world.

What is the term for an entity that is not self-contradictory but cannot exist in reality due to external factors?

  1. Necessary Entity

  2. Possible Entity

  3. Impossible Entity

  4. Contingent Entity

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Contingent entities are those whose existence depends on certain conditions or circumstances.

Which of these is an example of a contingent entity?

  1. A unicorn

  2. A mathematical proof

  3. The color red

  4. The concept of justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The color red is a contingent entity because its existence depends on the presence of light and the human visual system.

What is the term for an entity that is both possible and necessary?

  1. Necessary Entity

  2. Possible Entity

  3. Impossible Entity

  4. Contingent Entity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Necessary entities are those whose existence is logically required and cannot be denied without contradiction.

Which of these is an example of a necessary entity?

  1. A flying horse

  2. The number zero

  3. The concept of time

  4. The existence of God

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The number zero is a necessary entity because it is required for the concept of quantity and arithmetic operations.

According to the modal realism perspective, what is the ontological status of possible and impossible entities?

  1. Possible entities exist in a realm of abstract possibilities.

  2. Impossible entities exist in a realm of abstract impossibilities.

  3. Possible and impossible entities exist independently of the actual world.

  4. Possible and impossible entities are mere figments of our imagination.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modal realism posits that possible entities exist in a realm of abstract possibilities, while impossible entities do not exist in any sense.

Which philosophical concept refers to the idea that certain entities are impossible because they violate fundamental logical principles?

  1. Ontological Paradox

  2. Logical Impossibility

  3. Metaphysical Absurdity

  4. Conceptual Incoherence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Logical impossibility refers to the idea that certain entities are impossible because they violate fundamental logical principles, such as the law of non-contradiction.

What is the term for an entity that is both possible and contingent?

  1. Necessary Entity

  2. Possible Entity

  3. Impossible Entity

  4. Contingent Entity

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Contingent entities are those whose existence is not logically required and depends on certain conditions or circumstances.

Which of these is an example of a contingent entity that is also possible?

  1. A unicorn

  2. The number zero

  3. The concept of time

  4. The existence of God

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A unicorn is a contingent entity because its existence is not logically required and depends on certain conditions or circumstances. It is also possible because it does not violate any fundamental logical principles.

According to the principle of plenitude, what is the relationship between possible and actual entities?

  1. Possible entities are more numerous than actual entities.

  2. Actual entities are more numerous than possible entities.

  3. Possible and actual entities are equally numerous.

  4. The number of possible and actual entities is indeterminate.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of plenitude states that the number of possible entities is greater than the number of actual entities.

Which philosophical concept refers to the idea that certain entities are impossible because they violate fundamental metaphysical principles?

  1. Ontological Paradox

  2. Logical Impossibility

  3. Metaphysical Absurdity

  4. Conceptual Incoherence

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metaphysical absurdity refers to the idea that certain entities are impossible because they violate fundamental metaphysical principles, such as the principle of non-contradiction or the principle of causality.

What is the term for an entity that is both necessary and impossible?

  1. Necessary Entity

  2. Possible Entity

  3. Impossible Entity

  4. Contingent Entity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Impossible entities are those whose existence is logically contradictory and cannot be conceived without contradiction.

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