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Philosophy and Religion Professor Practice Test

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Question 1 of 15Epistemology studies:
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Answer: Knowledge. Knowledge.

Question 2 of 15A fallacy is:
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Answer: An error in reasoning. Bad logic.

Question 3 of 15Utilitarianism focuses on:
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Answer: Best outcomes. Consequences.

Question 4 of 15Grade philosophy essays on:
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Answer: Reasoning. Quality.

Question 5 of 15Deontology is ethics of:
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Answer: Duty. Duty.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Inquiry through questions.”
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Answer: Socratic dialogue. Socratic dialogue: Inquiry through questions.

Question 7 of 15What does “Comparative religion” mean?
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Answer: Studying religions side by side.. Comparative religion: Studying religions side by side.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Ethics of best outcomes.”
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Answer: Utilitarianism. Utilitarianism: Ethics of best outcomes.

Question 9 of 15What does “Tenure” mean?
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Answer: Permanent faculty status.. Tenure: Permanent faculty status.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Study of knowledge.”
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Answer: Epistemology. Epistemology: Study of knowledge.

Question 11 of 15What does “Argument” mean?
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Answer: Premises leading to a conclusion.. Argument: Premises leading to a conclusion.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Expert review of research.”
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Answer: Peer review. Peer review: Expert review of research.

Question 13 of 15What does “Fallacy” mean?
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Answer: Error in reasoning.. Fallacy: Error in reasoning.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Study of right and wrong.”
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Answer: Ethics. Ethics: Study of right and wrong.

Question 15 of 15What does “Metaphysics” mean?
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Answer: Study of reality.. Metaphysics: Study of reality.

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