Historical Introduction to Western Philosophy - New York Times

Historical Introduction to Western Philosophy - New York Times

Prof. Harvey Cormier, SUNY, Stony Brook

1. Kant thinks that the one highest good, the one thing good in itself, is:

a. A good will.

b. Happiness.

c. Reason.

d. Love.

2. Identify among the following choices what William James would call a "living" option.

a. The choice between living in America or living in Europe.

b. The choice between being a Republican or being a Democrat.

c. The choice between getting married or staying single.

d. The question doesn't make sense because what is a living option for one person may not be living for another; "living-ness" is subjective