"Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion" Self-Quiz

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. Why does Philo argue that we can have no idea of what God is like?

We have no experience of God correct incorrect

No a priori argument is possible for Gods attributes correct incorrect

God is intrinsically without attributes correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. For Cleanthes, God has . . .

No knowable attributes correct incorrect

Never existed correct incorrect

The same types of attributes as humans correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. According to Demea and Philos, what is the human life like?

Thoroughly miserable correct incorrect

Intrinsically happy correct incorrect

Mystical correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. According to Philos, the first cause of the universe . . .

Is a benevolent God correct incorrect

Has neither goodness or malice correct incorrect

Has similar attributes as humans correct incorrect

Has malice correct incorrect

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. Philos suggests that skepticism . . ..

Is a dangerous attitude to have about religious matters correct incorrect

Is actually the best way to worship God correct incorrect

Is the only way to free us from misery correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Cleanthes is an Anthropomorphite.

TRUE correct incorrect

FALSE correct incorrect

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. Demea leaves the conversation because Philos suggests we cannot ascribe moral attributes to God.

TRUE correct incorrect

FALSE correct incorrect

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. Cleanthes main argument is a priori.

TRUE correct incorrect

FALSE correct incorrect