Q1) Why is the uncertainty of philosophy considered to be an illusion according to Bertrand Russell?
Q2) What is Epistemology and how is it present in Bertrand Russell's Value of Philosophy?
Q3) How does philosophy function as a foundation for the sciences?
Q4) What is Ethics and how is it present in Russell's Value of Philosophy?
Q5) In your own words, identify four major valuable aspects of philosophy according to Russel?
Q6) Socrates' main lesson in the Apology revolves around his famous quote "the unexamined life is not worth living". He also believed that no one inflicts harm onto others intentionally. How does Euthyphro the priest exemplify both those points?
Q7) Why did Socrates not fear death?
Q8) Socrates' main lesson in the Apology revolves around his famous quote "the unexamined life is not worth living". How is quote similar to Russell's idea that the main value of philosophy resides in its ethical dimension.
Q9) What is the Reductio Ad Absurdum? an example of how it is used by Socrates in the Euthyphro Dialogue.
Q10) What is the Reductio Ad Absurdum? Give an example of how it is used by Socrates in the Apology Dialogue?
Q11) In your own words, what is Descartes' method of doubt? Explain how it is similar to Socrates' method of inquiry.
Q12) What is the Dream argument and what does it help Descartes to doubt?
Q13) What is the difference between information we receive "from" the senses and those we receive "through" the senses according to Descartes. give an example of each.
Q14) Descartes is referred to as a dualist. This means he introduced the idea of two substances. What are the two different types of substances according to Descartes and what are their main features.
Q15) What is the Evil Demon argument and how does it help Descartes achieve his goal?