What Do You Know About Skepticism?

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    As a philosophical school or movement, skepticism originated in ancient?

    • Babylonia
    • Greece
    • Roman
    • Persia
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Skepticism is normally any questioning action or doubt towards an item or belief/notion. An example is if you are doubting our current words. In light of that, take this quiz and learn about this philosophy

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  • 2. 
    Skepticism is generally any questioning attitude or? - ProProfs

    Skepticism is generally any questioning attitude or?

    • Trust

    • Word

    • Doubt

    • Belief

    Correct Answer
    A. Doubt
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Doubt". Skepticism is characterized by a questioning attitude and a tendency to doubt or challenge beliefs, claims, or arguments. Skeptics are often critical thinkers who seek evidence and rational justification before accepting something as true or valid. Trust, word, and belief do not capture the essence of skepticism, as they imply a more accepting or unquestioning stance.

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  • 3. 
    In ordinary usage, skepticism to search, think about or? - ProProfs

    In ordinary usage, skepticism to search, think about or?

    • Find

    • Look for

    • Research

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because skepticism refers to the attitude of doubting or questioning things, and in ordinary usage, it can apply to searching for information, thinking about ideas, or conducting research. Therefore, all the options provided - find, look for, and research - are valid ways to express skepticism in different contexts.

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  • 4. 
    There are two major schools of skepticism in the ancient Greek and Roman world, they are? - ProProfs

    There are two major schools of skepticism in the ancient Greek and Roman world, they are?

    • Pyrrhonian skepticism

    • Academic skepticism

    • Stoic Skepticism

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A and B only because Pyrrhonian skepticism and Academic skepticism are two major schools of skepticism in the ancient Greek and Roman world. Stoic skepticism, on the other hand, is not considered as one of the major schools of skepticism in this context.

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  • 5. 
    More moderate forms of skepticism claim only that nothing can be known with? - ProProfs

    More moderate forms of skepticism claim only that nothing can be known with?

    • Certainty

    • Proof

    • Evidence

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Certainty
    Explanation
    Moderate forms of skepticism argue that nothing can be known with certainty. This means that they believe it is impossible to have complete and absolute knowledge about anything. They may acknowledge that there can be evidence or proof to support certain claims, but they maintain that there is always a level of uncertainty or doubt involved. Therefore, the correct answer is certainty.

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  • 6. 
    A number of Greek Sophists held skeptical views, Gorgias, for example reputedly argued that? - ProProfs

    A number of Greek Sophists held skeptical views, Gorgias, for example reputedly argued that?

    • Nothing exists

    • Research is false

    • Time’s changing

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing exists
    Explanation
    Gorgias, a Greek Sophist, reputedly argued that nothing exists. This suggests that he held a skeptical view of the world, questioning the existence of everything. This perspective aligns with the philosophical concept of nihilism, which argues that life and existence have no inherent meaning or value. Gorgias likely believed that everything is ultimately meaningless and that there is no objective reality.

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  • 7. 
    Scientific skepticism concern testing belief for reliability, by subjecting them to a systematic investigation using? - ProProfs

    Scientific skepticism concern testing belief for reliability, by subjecting them to a systematic investigation using?

    • Stoic method

    • Scientific method

    • Empirical Evidence

    • Hypothesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Scientific method
    Explanation
    Scientific skepticism involves testing beliefs for reliability through a systematic investigation. The scientific method is a systematic approach that involves making observations, formulating a hypothesis, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. It is the most appropriate method for subjecting beliefs to rigorous testing and ensuring that they are based on empirical evidence. The Stoic method is a philosophical approach that focuses on self-control and virtue, while empirical evidence refers to the data and observations obtained through experimentation. Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which is tested through the scientific method. Therefore, the correct answer is the scientific method.

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    It is often directed at domains, such as the supernatural morality and? - ProProfs

    It is often directed at domains, such as the supernatural morality and?

    • Religion

    • Knowledge

    • Certainty

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The question is asking about what "it" is often directed at, and the options provided are religion, knowledge, and certainty. The correct answer is "All of the above" because "it" can refer to criticism, skepticism, or questioning, which can be directed at all three domains mentioned.

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  • 9. 
    Formally, skepticism as a topic occurs in the context of philosophy, particularly? - ProProfs

    Formally, skepticism as a topic occurs in the context of philosophy, particularly?

    • Epistemology

    • Empiricism

    • Rationalisms

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Epistemology
    Explanation
    Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge and how it is acquired. It examines questions such as what knowledge is, how it can be justified, and what the limits of knowledge are. Skepticism, which is the questioning of the possibility of knowledge, is a topic that falls within the realm of epistemology. Therefore, it is correct to say that skepticism occurs in the context of philosophy, particularly in the field of epistemology.

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    Religions skepticism is doubt concerning basic religious? - ProProfs

    Religions skepticism is doubt concerning basic religious?

    • Laws

    • Teaching

    • Principle

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Principle
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Principle." Religious skepticism refers to doubt or questioning of the fundamental principles or beliefs of a religion. It involves a critical examination of religious teachings and principles, often leading to a questioning or rejection of traditional religious beliefs. This doubt or skepticism can arise from various reasons such as scientific discoveries, philosophical arguments, or personal experiences. Therefore, the principle is the most appropriate term to describe the doubt concerning basic religious beliefs.

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