Question 1

According to Descartes, __________ is the first and most certain knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubt
B)  cogito ergo sum
C)  skepticism
D)  all these

Question 2

Nothing is assumed in phenomenological method means it is ________ inquiry.

Accepted Answer

A)  dialectical
B)  scientific
C)  presuppositionless
D)  none of these

Question 3

Cartesian method aims at _______ knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeptical
B)  empirical
C)  clear and distinct
D)  none of these

Question 4

'Irony' is a characteristic of _________ Method.

Accepted Answer

A)  cartesian
B)  phenomenological
C)  socratic
D)  all these

Question 5

Bracketing existence is a procedure in _________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  socratic
B)  cartesian
C)  phenomenological
D)  dialectical

Question 6

Socratic Method is not __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual
B)  definitional
C)  mathematical
D)  conversational

Exam 4: Philosophical Methods and Approaches

According to Descartes, __________ is the first and most certain knowledge.