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The Nature of Universals

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What is the problem of universals?

  1. The problem of how universals can exist in a world of particulars.

  2. The problem of how particulars can participate in universals.

  3. The problem of how universals can be known.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of universals is a complex philosophical problem that encompasses several interrelated issues, including the existence of universals, their relationship to particulars, and the possibility of knowing them.

What is the nominalist position on universals?

  1. Universals are real entities that exist independently of particulars.

  2. Universals are mental constructs that exist only in the mind.

  3. Universals are linguistic conventions that are used to classify particulars.

  4. Universals are properties that are shared by particulars.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nominalists argue that universals are not real entities that exist independently of particulars, but rather are mental constructs that exist only in the mind.

What is the realist position on universals?

  1. Universals are real entities that exist independently of particulars.

  2. Universals are mental constructs that exist only in the mind.

  3. Universals are linguistic conventions that are used to classify particulars.

  4. Universals are properties that are shared by particulars.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Realists argue that universals are real entities that exist independently of particulars, and that they are the foundation of the natural world.

What is the conceptualist position on universals?

  1. Universals are real entities that exist independently of particulars.

  2. Universals are mental constructs that exist only in the mind.

  3. Universals are linguistic conventions that are used to classify particulars.

  4. Universals are concepts that are formed by the mind through abstraction.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conceptualists argue that universals are not real entities that exist independently of particulars, but rather are concepts that are formed by the mind through abstraction.

What is the problem of abstract entities?

  1. The problem of how abstract entities can exist in a world of concrete particulars.

  2. The problem of how abstract entities can be known.

  3. The problem of how abstract entities can interact with concrete particulars.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of abstract entities is a complex philosophical problem that encompasses several interrelated issues, including the existence of abstract entities, their relationship to concrete particulars, the possibility of knowing them, and the possibility of their interacting with concrete particulars.

What is the ontological argument for the existence of God?

  1. The argument that the existence of God is logically necessary.

  2. The argument that the existence of God is morally necessary.

  3. The argument that the existence of God is aesthetically necessary.

  4. The argument that the existence of God is experientially necessary.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ontological argument for the existence of God is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God by appealing to the nature of being.

What is the cosmological argument for the existence of God?

  1. The argument that the universe must have a creator.

  2. The argument that the universe is designed.

  3. The argument that the universe is fine-tuned for life.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cosmological argument for the existence of God is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God by appealing to the nature of the universe.

What is the teleological argument for the existence of God?

  1. The argument that the universe exhibits evidence of design.

  2. The argument that the universe is fine-tuned for life.

  3. The argument that the universe is governed by natural laws.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The teleological argument for the existence of God is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God by appealing to the evidence of design in the universe.

What is the moral argument for the existence of God?

  1. The argument that the existence of objective moral values implies the existence of God.

  2. The argument that the existence of human consciousness implies the existence of God.

  3. The argument that the existence of free will implies the existence of God.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The moral argument for the existence of God is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God by appealing to the existence of objective moral values, human consciousness, and free will.

What is the existential argument for the existence of God?

  1. The argument that the existence of God is logically necessary.

  2. The argument that the existence of God is morally necessary.

  3. The argument that the existence of God is aesthetically necessary.

  4. The argument that the existence of God is experientially necessary.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The existential argument for the existence of God is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God by appealing to the experience of God.

What is the problem of evil?

  1. The problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  2. The problem of how to explain the existence of evil in a world created by a good God.

  3. The problem of how to justify the existence of evil in a world governed by a just God.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of evil is a philosophical problem that arises from the apparent contradiction between the existence of evil and the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

What is the free will defense to the problem of evil?

  1. The argument that God created humans with free will, and that evil is a result of human choices.

  2. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to test human faith.

  3. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The free will defense to the problem of evil is a philosophical argument that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God by arguing that God created humans with free will, and that evil is a result of human choices.

What is the evidential argument from evil?

  1. The argument that the existence of evil provides evidence against the existence of God.

  2. The argument that the existence of evil provides evidence against the benevolence of God.

  3. The argument that the existence of evil provides evidence against the omnipotence of God.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The evidential argument from evil is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove that the existence of evil provides evidence against the existence, benevolence, and omnipotence of God.

What is the soul-making theodicy?

  1. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to create souls that are capable of moral growth.

  2. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to test human faith.

  3. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making theodicy is a philosophical argument that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God by arguing that God allows evil to exist in order to create souls that are capable of moral growth.

What is the greater good defense?

  1. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good.

  2. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to test human faith.

  3. The argument that God allows evil to exist in order to create souls that are capable of moral growth.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greater good defense is a philosophical argument that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God by arguing that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good.

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