"The Value of Philosophy" Self-Quiz

. According to Russell, science is valuable primarily for…

Its effects on mankind in general.

Its effects on the student.

The technology it produces.

None of the above

. According to Russell, philosophy aims at which of the following types of knowledge?

The kind that gives unity and system to the body of the sciences

The kind that results from a critical examination of the grounds of prejudices and beliefs

All of the above

None of the above

. According to Russell, the "man who has no tincture of philosophy" . . .

Takes the world to be definite, finite, and obvious

Contemptuously rejects unfamiliar possibilities

Goes through life imprisoned by local prejudices

All of the above

. According to Russell, what is the problem with philosophies that assimilate the world to Man?

They aren't actually philosophies

They impair any attempt at forming a union between the Self and not-Self

They diminish our feeling of certainty

There is no such problem, according to Russell

. According to Russell, which of the following is a benefit of making one's mind accustomed to freedom and impartiality

That one will become more free and impartial in the world of action and emotion

That one will be able to live a materially comfortable life

That one will be better fit to find out the Truth in all philosophical matters

That one will be able to recognize right from wrong

. According to Russell, philosophy is valuable for the same reason science is valuable.

True

False

. Russell holds that philosophy is valuable because of the answers it gives one to questions of human interest.

True

False

. For Russell, man isn't the measure of all things.

True

False

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