Quiz #1 (1)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

Critical thinking is an innate characteristic of human beings.

If one is arguing persuasively, one must be speaking the truth.

False

In Apology, Socrates makes the statement: "Like sands in the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."

False

In the end, Socrates regrets his style of defense.

False

In what sense is Socrates wiser than other Athenians?

He knows what he does not know.

Why would Socrates not agree to be let go on the condition that he stop practicing philosophy?

He would be disobeying God's command and, therefore, unjust.

Why would Socrates not intentionally corrupt the youth.

If he corrupts the youth, they, corrupted by him, will likely come back to harm him.

"He is wisest who admits he knows nothing" refers to the idea that:

One must be open-minded to examine his or her beliefs. One must be open-minded to question and learn. One must admit that they don't know everything in order to acquire knowledge. (All of these)

Critical thinking skills can help you figure out, first, what you need to know in order to think about the accuracy of a claim and, second, how to evaluate the information you unearth

True

"The unexamined life is not worth living" is a quote about:

thinking philosophically, examining your beliefs, critical thinking. (All of these)