Philosophy

Games are: A. A type of play B. Synonymous with sport C. A type of problem D. Necessarily competitive

C. A type of problem

Dr. T has a running joke in class where he recommends you watch what movie? A. The Average-vengers: Age of Ultramegasuperdupertron 4 B. Airplane! C. Back to the Future D. The Jerk

C. Back to the Future

If someone argued, "the mind is 'the pilot' and the body is 'the ship'", this claim is best described as which type of dualism? A. Value B. Knowledge C. Behavior D. Substance

C. Behavior

Dr. T emphasized the three C's in class. They are: A. Curiosity, Compassion, Critical Thinking B. Critical Thinking, Compassion, Commitment C. Curiosity, Confidence, Commitment D. Compassion, Commitment, Critical Thinking

C. Curiosity, Confidence, Commitment

The philosophic method that works from large to small, from premises to conclusion: A. Intuitive B. Descriptive C. Deductive D. Inductive

C. Deductive

Curious George has a German Cousin named Commitment Georg (Gay-org). Which of the following phrases best fits Commitment Georg's natural philosophic commitment? A. He has assurance that philosophic methods actually lead somewhere. B. He has a tendency to wonder, question, and ponder. C. He believes that philosophic truths can be put into work in daily life. D. As a BMOC (Big Monkey on Campus) Jorge is fully committed to courting campus coeds.

C. He believes that philosophic truths can be put into work in daily life.

Which of the following does apply to the nature of play? A. Play is, by nature, an extrinsic good B. Play is only justifiable when used for recuperation (i.e. recharge for work) C. Play creates a separate time and space D. Silly rabbit, play is for kids

C. Play creates a separate time and space

According to the horizontal conception of intelligence, smart (high level intelligence) is found in: A. Quadrant 1 and 2 B. Quadrant 2 and 4 C. Quadrant 1 and 3 D. Quadrant 3 only

C. Quadrant 1 and 3

A materialist might argue that "since matter is the only real, then free will is an illusion-choices are really just the result of chemical and physical laws" The preceding statement fits best with which time of materialism? A. Monistic B. Measurement C. Reductive D. Physicalism

C. Reductive

The claim that "love is just chemicals in your head" is most clearly associated with which type/aspect of materialism? A. Measurement B. Monistic C. Reductive D. Physicalism

C. Reductive

Which of the following is the most important for growing playgrounds? A. Variety B. Options C. Skill Development D. Funding

C. Skill Development

Which of the following is the best way to summarize holism? A. We should give equal time to the mind and the body B. Holism is a question of balance. Mind and body are both important C. There is no independence between thinking and embodiment D. A holist understands that everything a human does boils down to chemistry

C. There is no independence between thinking and embodiment

T/F Dr. T argued that the "Sunshine Policy" was a perfect way to test whether our behavior is good or bad. That is, any time we hide what we're doing, its must be wrong.

False

T/F Dr. T argued that we should always treat movement as a "jewel". Defending our discipline with "tool" arguments cannot be justified.

False

T/F Holism is a matter of balancing parts. Sound holistic practice involves making sure you spend half your time on the mind and half time on the body.

False

T/F Substance dualism best accounts for the claim that, "we think first and act second"?

False

T/F The following is a sound argument: "If all girls play soccer" and "if Sally is a girl", then "Sally plays soccer".

False

T/F The following is a valid deduction: "If all MSU grads root for the Bulldogs...and if Sally roots for the Bulldogs...then it follows that Sally is an MSU grad."

False

T/F According to lecture, play cannot result in important products, since to benefit from play would make it an extrinsically driven activity.

False

T/F According to the text, "games are-by their very nature-competitive"

False

T/F Although kinesiologists lose all four games in the tournament of dualism, in the tournament of materialism kinesiologists lose three games but win the fourth.

False

T/F Another name for holism is "enlightened dualism". Those who balance the mind and body by giving each equal time should be considered holists.

False

Dr. T argued against language dualism in class, by pointing out that the way we say something often expresses as much or more than what we say. Which of the following phrases did he use to support his claim? A. "God! I love SS 4003!" B. "Yeah...the Cubs...they're my favorite team." C. "The only fear we have to thing, is thing itself." D. "Kinesiology is the study of motion, its a moving experience, so let's get moving!"

A. "God! I love SS 4003!"

"Philosophic ideas implicate one another". The preceding statement most closely means which of the following? A. Areas of philosophic inquiry are not isolated to themselves. How we answer metaphysical questions will likely impact how we answer ethical questions. B. Because philosophy is subjective, philosophic ideas implicate one another, but never implicate truth. C. Those who study philosophy find it always implies the same thing: "Only science provides trustworthy knowledge". D. Most philosophers (and their ideas) have been implicated as fraudulent.

A. Areas of philosophic inquiry are not isolated to themselves. How we answer metaphysical questions will likely impact how we answer ethical questions.

According tot "Hiding from the Light", Kasey Knauff's favorite band is: A. Fleetwood Mac B. R.E.M C. U2 D. The Eagles

A. Fleetwood Mac

Which of the following best summarizes the Common Sense argument for why philosophy matters in kinesiology? A. Human meanings and values matter B. Human behavior patterns aren't merely linear, they're complex C. Our biology doesn't just affect our ideas, our ideas affect our biology D. We never experience brains, cells, or endorphins. We experience running, or soccer, or dance.

A. Human meanings and values matter

In which type of philosophical reasoning would we: "Make generalizations based on a subset of examples/experience". A. Inductive B. Intuitive C. Deductive D. Descriptive

A. Inductive

A teacher might be overhead denigrating physical education by alleging that, "theory is always superior to practice." Such a claim would be most closely associated with which of the following dualists? A. Knowledge B. Language C. Behavior D. Substance

A. Knowledge

LeBron James is a devotee of epistemology, which means he studies the area of philosophy that examines: A. Knowledge B. Beauty C. Values D. The nature of things

A. Knowledge

If a critic said that all "data must be interpreted" and that the numbers upon which measurements are based "are not natural realties" they would most likely be criticizing which type of materialism? A. Measurement B. Monistic C. Reductive D. Physicalism

A. Measurement

At which letter would one find a "novice baseball player" (5 year-old t-ball): A. Quadrant 4 B. Quadrant 4 C. Quadrant 1 D. Quadrant 3

A. Quadrant 4

According to Dr. T, a key lesson to be learned from Skillen's article Sport is for Losers was: A. That "Victory is fleeting and all men are mortal." B. That "only the immature and childish care about sports." C. That "having a winner require having losers." D. That "only losers refuse to take pride in a well earned victory."

A. That "Victory is fleeting and all men are mortal."

A proponent of monistic materialism would most likely argue: A. That the world is made up of atoms and void B. That since the world is made up of atoms, measurement is the only form of knowledge C. That since the world is made up of atoms, explanations can always be found an un underlying level D. That since the world is made up of atoms, there is no meaning or purpose to reality

A. That the world is made up of atoms and void

Kinesiology understood as a liberal art would emphasize: A. The importance of skill development over theory. B. The importance of inclusion and tolerance. C. Spending equal time on mental and physical activities. D. Measurement, data, and scientific research.

A. The importance of skill development over theory.

According to Dr. T, the key concept in holism is: A. There is no independence between thinking and embodiment B. The mind and body must be balanced C. Equality between the intellectual and physical D. Material values are objective. Philosophic values are opinion

A. There is no independence between thinking and embodiment

Game three of the dualistic tournament pits: A. Useful skills v. frivolous skills B. Theory v. practice C. Intellectual skills v. physical skills D. High culture v. low culture

A. Useful skills v. frivolous skills

Three arguments were given on why we need to prioritize values, which of the following statements best represents those three basic ideas. A. Value priorities make a real difference, they acknowledge that we can't be all things too all the people, and they are fundamentally unavoidable. B. Value priorities are subjective commitments that falsely limit behavior, maintain the status quo, and validate the current power structure. Our job is to deconstruct them. C. Value priorities require tolerance and boldness and inclusivity. D. Value priorities are completely subjective; as such what matters is that we choose values authentically, that we affirm others and that we respect all differences.

A. Value priorities make a real difference, they acknowledge that we can't be all things too all the people, and they are fundamentally unavoidable.

Dr. T argued that there were two common strategies used by kinesiologists to do better in the dualistic tournament; the shift to movement and the shift to utility. Which of the following was offered by Dr. T as a criticism of the shift to movement? A. We fell in love with activity in its concrete form(s), not in the abstract. B. We can't motivate in general; we have to motivate specifically. C. If movement is just a means to an end, perhaps we can find a new route and discard movement altogether? D. Movement is not specific enough; Kinesiology based in the Greek for motion is far for persuasive.

A. We fell in love with activity in its concrete form(s), not in the abstract.

Dr. T argued that 'underoos' were a good example of the 'common sense argument' because: A. underoos show how human meanings and values mattter B. underoos establish how childish values really are C. the desire to wear underoos can reduce to mere mechanical processes D. Common sense dictates that a child would prefer Star Wars underwear to plain underwear.

A. underoos show how human meanings and values mattter

T/F Axiologists study quantitative values, that is numbers. So being, axiology is the one area of philosophy that requires and relies on mathematical data?

False

Which of the following is a valid deduction? A. "If all girls prefer cheerleading to softball...and if Shelby prefers cheerleading to softball...then it follows that Shelby is a girl." B. "If all soccer players take dives...and if Rolf is a soccer player...then it follows that Rolf takes dives." C. "If Starkville is in Mississippi...and if Tupelo is in Mississippi...then it follows that Tupelo is in Starkville." D. If all men are mortal...and Fido is mortal...then it follows that Fido is a man."

B. "If all soccer players take dives...and if Rolf is a soccer player...then it follows that Rolf takes dives."

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of holism? A. "A sound mind in a sound body" B. "the whole (e.g. the person) is greater than the sum of its parts" C. "People should balance their mind and body because each is important" D. "A unity of body, mind, and spirit"

B. "the whole (e.g. the person) is greater than the sum of its parts"

What word from the Greek for "end in itself", is often used tot describe play? A. Enos B. Autotelic C. Haltius maximus D. Egohaltus

B. Autotelic

Which of the following is not one of the "holistic techniques" recommended in the lecture and text on holism? A. Go for the meaning B. Demonstrate practicality C. Develop good habits D. Listen to the story

B. Demonstrate practicality

"What is the nature of knowledge?" is a philosophical question that falls into what category? A. Ethics B. Epistemology C. Metaphysics D. Aesthetics

B. Epistemology

"How should I act when I lose?" The preceding question is most closely associated with which area of philosophy? A. Axiology B. Ethics C. Epistemology D. Aesthetics

B. Ethics

Which answer best describes why "optical health" is the key value in which tournament of materialism? A. Kinesiology is a health field; our purpose is to get our clients fit. B. Health can be measured, and turned into qualified reliable data. C. Optical health of a body will promote optical health of the mind. D. Optical health can be optimized, by optimizing the optimal health benefits optimally.

B. Health can be measured, and turned into qualified reliable data.

Which of the following is a valid deduction? A. If all girls love cheerleading...and if Pat loves cheerleading...then it follows that Pat is a girl. B. If beating "Ole Miss" is a sign of a successful season...and if Mississippi State beat "Ole Miss"...then it follows that Mississippi State had a successful season. C. If Mississippi State is in MS...and if Oxford is in MS...then it follows that Mississippi State is in Oxford D. If all baseball players steal signs...and if Felipe steals signs...then it follows that Felipe is a baseball player.

B. If beating "Ole Miss" is a sign of a successful season...and if Mississippi State beat "Ole Miss"...then it follows that Mississippi State had a successful season.

Which of the following is true? A. Intrinsic values and extrinsic values are of equal worth B. Intrinsic values trumps extrinsic values C. Extrinsic values trump intrinsic values D. Extrinsic values are jewels, intrinsic values are tools

B. Intrinsic values trumps extrinsic values

Weak variations ("day game/night game") and bias from experience ("mean coach") are dangers of which form of philosophic reasoning? A. Deductive B. Intuitive C. Inductive D. Descriptive

B. Intuitive

According to the "criterion of coherence", we should: A. Look for the most satisfactory experiences B. Look for satisfactory experiences that build a meaningful life C. Look for satisfaction that brings little to no harm D. Look for values that are good in themselves

B. Look for satisfactory experiences that build a meaningful life

According to the horizontal conception of intelligence, smart is: A. Dependent on how intellectual an activity is. The more theoretical sport gets more justified it is in being labeled academic. B. Not a function of what you are doing, but rather how well (how skilled) you are doing it. C. Simply a matter of thinking. To the degree that a disciplined requires the mind, it is inherently intellectual. D. Best understood without any reference to the type of activity one is engaging in.

B. Not a function of what you are doing, but rather how well (how skilled) you are doing it.

According to Aristotle, evidence for the existence of the soul rests on two primary phenomena. Perception and: A. God B. Self-motion C. Nature D. holism

B. Self-motion

A substance dualist would be most likely argue in favor of which of the following claims? A. The mind is eternal and the body is temporary. B. The human being is composed of two things; mind and body. C. The mind is the pilot and the body is the ship. D. Verbal symbols are superior to physical symbols.

B. The human being is composed of two things; mind and body.

According to "conventional logic": A. Harder can be better B. The means of a game make the ends possible C. Games rules are defined at the sports annual convention D. Complex problems are delicious

B. The means of a game make the ends possible

Kretchmar argues in the text that ethics is created by humans to help solve conflicts. Dr. T argued (lecture) expressed some doubt regarding this explanation and countered that ethics might actually be grounded in: A. Power B. Truth C. Chemistry D. Opinion

B. Truth

"Is sport, by nature, a form of art?" is a question which would most likely be found in which branch of philosophy? A. Metaphysics B. Axiology C. Ethics D. Aesthetics

D. Aesthetics

Which of the following best describes the idea of "doubling your pleasure" as discussed in class? A. Competition is twice as fulfilling non-competitive activities B. Games are best when their neither too-difficult nor too-easy C. Philosophers have noted that the best games are both artificial and natural problems D. Competition allows for the thrill of the test and the contest

D. Competition allows for the thrill of the test and the contest

Dr. T's definition of bad baseball fans was ______ fans? A. Red Sox B. Yankee C. Dodger D. Cubs

D. Cubs

Which of the following is an aesthetic question? A. What is the nature of sport? B. How much should we value winning? C. Should athletic skill count as a type of knowledge? D. Does Peyton or Eli Manning have a more beautiful spiral?

D. Does Peyton or Eli Manning have a more beautiful spiral?

Which of the following analogies was used to explain that in ethics we shouldn't simply "look for simplistic answers"? A. Writing a complicated philosophic textbook B. The importance of having umpires and not just rules in baseball C Playing catch with or without a glove D. Filling up a grocery cart with healthy food

D. Filling up a grocery cart with healthy food

Dr. T's son's favorite Thomas & Friends engine when he was little was: A. Thomas B. Percy C. James D. Gordon

D. Gordon

"Atoms and void...that's all there is" is an argument most likely to be advanced by which type of materialists? A. Measurement B. Physicalist C. Reductive D. Monistic

D. Monistic

Dr. T argued that the "face eating tumor" film offered us an important lesson in... A. Survivalism B. Buddhism C. Reductionism D. Perspective

D. Perspective

Who argued in response to the claims of materialism: by saying that "...We speak of the thoughts Shakespeare had while writing his plays and not of the thoughts of hydrochloric acid dissolving zinc, because men think and acids don't." A. Aristotle B. Krechmar C. Twietmeyer D. Polanyi

D. Polanyi

Dr. T in discussing the four versions of the active lifestyle, said that although all were good, if he had to pick he would choose the best? A. Strenuous B. Excellent C. Sensuous D. Spiritual

D. Spiritual

Which of the following best summarizes value dualism? A. There are two things in the world; mean and ideas B. Language is the crowning glory of human achievement C. Knowing is more important than doing; theory trumps practice D. The mind is superior to the body

D. The mind is superior to the body

Kretchmar argues in the text that: "one thing that is missing is what it is like to actually live an endorphin high." The preceding quote best fits which of the following arguments on why philosophy is needed in kinesiology? A. The limits of linear causation argument. B. The common sense argument. C. The limits of reductionism argument. D. The missing information argument.

D. The missing information argument.

Dr. T lectured on "excesses in kinesiology". Which of the following was one of the dangers of "excess survivalism" for sport? A. The rise of individual sports B. School districts will ban Halloween C. Placing records over heroes D. The win-at-all-cost mentality

D. The win-at-all-cost mentality

According to lecture which of the following is the most important ingredient in "growing playgrounds"? A. Variety B. Diversity C. Fit with the student D. Time

D. Time

T/F According to Kretchmar, "making promises" is a good way to combat "moral calluses".

True

T/F According to Kretchmar/lecture, games are defined as: "artificial problems"?

True

T/F According to the limit of single direction causation argument: "Biology can affect our thinking and our thinking can affect our biology."

True

T/F Aristotle argues that all living things have souls, even plants.

True

T/F Dr. T argued that kinesiology is best understood as a liberal art; as a discipline that changes people not mere bodies.

True

T/F Dr. T lectured on "holism and religious faith." He did so to prove the compatibility of religious faith and holistic philosophy. For example, the Christian ideas of the incarnation suggests that Christians should take embodiments seriously.

True

T/F Dr. T used learning to ride a bike as an example of the "argument against linear causation"

True

T/F If kinesiologists wanted to win Game 1 of the materialistic tournament, they would need to emphasize "technological intervention" over "behavior modification".

True

T/F In the Why Philosophy in Kinesiology? mini-lecture, Dr. T. argued that philosophy-generally speaking-needs more confidence placed in it while science needs more reminders of humility.

True

T/F: All sound arguments are valid, but not all valid arguments are sound.

True