Metaphysics Mind-Bender Quiz Put your knowledge of metaphysical concepts to the test with these challenging questions! remus2009 published 26 days ago0 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 What is the branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature of reality? Ontology Ethics Epistemology Aesthetics 2/10 Which Greek philosopher is known for his theory of Forms? Aristotle Socrates Plato Heraclitus 3/10 What is the concept of 'dualism' in metaphysics? The belief in one all-powerful deity The belief that reality is fundamentally composed of two substances The rejection of any form of metaphysical inquiry The emphasis on empirical evidence in metaphysical debates 4/10 Which philosopher famously posed the question, 'If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?' David Hume Immanuel Kant George Berkeley 5/10 What is the principle of 'Occam's Razor' in metaphysics? The simplest explanation is usually the correct one Reality is fundamentally unknowable All events are predetermined by fate Physical matter is the only reality 6/10 Which metaphysical theory proposes that reality is ultimately mental or non-physical? Materialism Idealism Existentialism Rationalism 7/10 What is the 'problem of universals' in metaphysics? The distinction between primary and secondary qualities of objects The relationship between individual objects and their general categories or classes The role of knowledge in shaping reality The nature of time and space 8/10 Which metaphysical concept refers to the belief that everything that exists is an aspect of a single underlying reality? Pantheism Monism Dualism Nihilism 9/10 What is the 'teleological argument' in metaphysics? The argument for the existence of God based on design and purpose in the universe The rejection of any form of metaphysical inquiry The belief that reality is fundamentally composed of two substances The emphasis on empirical evidence in metaphysical debates 10/10 According to metaphysical determinism, what is the nature of free will? Free will is an illusion, and all events are causally determined We have complete freedom to choose our actions without external influence Free will is a divine gift granted to humans by God Free will is a product of societal conditioning
