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Absolutism

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What is the central tenet of Absolutism?

  1. Objective and unchanging truths exist.

  2. Truth is relative and subjective.

  3. Truth is a matter of personal opinion.

  4. Truth is unknowable.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolutism asserts that there are objective, universal, and unchanging truths that are independent of individual beliefs or opinions.

Which philosopher is widely regarded as the father of Absolutism?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. René Descartes

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plato's theory of Forms, which posits the existence of eternal and unchanging ideals, is considered a foundational concept in Absolutism.

What is the opposite of Absolutism?

  1. Relativism

  2. Skepticism

  3. Pragmatism

  4. Existentialism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relativism, which holds that truth is relative to individual perspectives or cultures, is often contrasted with Absolutism's insistence on objective and universal truths.

In Absolutism, what is the relationship between truth and reality?

  1. Truth is a reflection of reality.

  2. Truth is independent of reality.

  3. Truth is subjective and unrelated to reality.

  4. Truth is unknowable and unrelated to reality.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolutism maintains that truth corresponds to and accurately represents the way reality truly is.

Which of the following is an example of an absolutist claim?

  1. The Pythagorean theorem is true for all right triangles.

  2. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  3. What is right and wrong varies from person to person.

  4. The existence of God is a matter of faith.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is a mathematical truth that holds true regardless of individual beliefs or opinions, exemplifying an absolutist claim.

How does Absolutism view the role of human reason in understanding truth?

  1. Reason is the primary means of accessing objective truths.

  2. Reason is unreliable and cannot lead to true knowledge.

  3. Reason is only capable of understanding subjective truths.

  4. Reason is irrelevant in the pursuit of truth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolutism emphasizes the role of reason as a reliable tool for discovering and comprehending objective and universal truths.

What is the main criticism of Absolutism?

  1. It is too dogmatic and inflexible.

  2. It is based on unprovable assumptions.

  3. It ignores the role of individual experience.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of Absolutism argue that it is too rigid, relies on unverified assumptions, and fails to account for the diversity of human experiences and perspectives.

Which philosopher famously argued against Absolutism, asserting that 'truth is relative'?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. René Descartes

  4. Protagoras

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protagoras, a Greek philosopher, is known for his assertion that 'man is the measure of all things,' emphasizing the relativity of truth to individual perspectives.

In the context of Absolutism, what is the significance of eternal and unchanging truths?

  1. They provide a foundation for moral and ethical principles.

  2. They allow for the pursuit of objective knowledge.

  3. They ensure the stability and order of the universe.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Absolutism posits that eternal and unchanging truths serve as the basis for morality, facilitate the pursuit of knowledge, and contribute to the stability and order of the universe.

How does Absolutism address the problem of skepticism, which questions the possibility of attaining true knowledge?

  1. It dismisses skepticism as unfounded.

  2. It provides rational arguments to counter skeptical claims.

  3. It relies on faith and revelation to overcome skepticism.

  4. It acknowledges the limitations of human knowledge.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Absolutism attempts to refute skeptical arguments by employing rational reasoning and logical proofs to establish the existence of objective truths.

Which of the following is a common objection to Absolutism's claim that truth is objective and universal?

  1. The existence of cultural and historical variations in beliefs.

  2. The influence of personal biases and perspectives on perception.

  3. The limitations of human senses and cognitive abilities.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of Absolutism point to cultural diversity, individual biases, and the limitations of human cognition as challenges to the notion of objective and universal truths.

In the context of Absolutism, what is the relationship between truth and morality?

  1. Truth and morality are independent of each other.

  2. Truth is a necessary condition for morality.

  3. Morality is a necessary condition for truth.

  4. Truth and morality are inseparable.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Absolutism often maintains that objective truths provide the foundation for moral principles and ethical decision-making.

Which of the following is an example of an absolutist moral claim?

  1. Murder is always wrong.

  2. Stealing is permissible in certain circumstances.

  3. Lying is sometimes justified.

  4. The value of human life is relative.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The claim that 'murder is always wrong' exemplifies an absolutist moral stance, asserting a universal and unchanging moral principle.

How does Absolutism view the role of faith and revelation in understanding truth?

  1. Faith and revelation are the primary sources of truth.

  2. Faith and revelation are compatible with reason in the pursuit of truth.

  3. Faith and revelation are irrelevant to the pursuit of truth.

  4. Faith and revelation undermine the pursuit of truth.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While Absolutism emphasizes the role of reason, it often acknowledges the compatibility of faith and revelation with rational inquiry in the pursuit of truth.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of God is an absolute truth that can be rationally demonstrated?

  1. René Descartes

  2. Thomas Aquinas

  3. Immanuel Kant

  4. David Hume

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

René Descartes, in his famous 'ontological argument,' attempted to prove the existence of God as an absolute truth through rational reasoning.

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