According to Popkin and Stroll, which of the following are meanings of the word "philosophy" that we find in popular usage? (Select all that apply.) Group of answer choices

An academic discipline

Being detached from immediate concerns

An evalaution or interpretation of what is important in life

An attitude a person takes towards certain activities, such as politics or their work

According to Popkin and Stroll, what contrasting images of the philosopher do we find in the popular imagination?
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That of someone who is responsible for the prevailing ideology of entire societies and cultures

That of an academic who, like any other, hopes to make a significant contribution to their field of study

That of an old, bearded man wearing sandals and a tunic

That of someone who spends their time contemplating abstract theoretical problems that have little or no practical value or impact

According to Popkin and Stroll, it is possible for a person to have a philosophy of life without ever doing any philosophy.
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True

False

Socrates famously stated that "the unexamined life is not worth living." According to Popkin and Stroll, what does living an "examined life" involve? (Select all that apply.)
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Being critical about the beliefs and assumptions implicit in how one lives

Seeking a more coherent and systematic set of the beliefs and assumptions to live by

Being aware of the beliefs and assumptions implicit in how one lives

Pursuing knowledge in a professional capacity

According to Popkin and Stroll, what inconsistency in the prevailing beliefs of the time is the author of the Book of Job attempting to highlight? (Select two claims.)
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Job was a good man

A just God punishes bad people during their lifetime

Job was a bad man, despite appearances

A just God rewards good people during their lifetime

Bad things happen to good people

According to Popkin and Stroll, what is the best way to learn what philosophy is and what philosophers are trying to do when they do philosophy? (Select all that apply.)
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By learning about the lives and occupations of philosophers

By doing philosophy oneself

By asking around

By studying the works of philosophers

Flag question: Question 8

Based on the discussion of Popkin and Stroll, which of the following traits best characterize the philosopher?
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Curious

Dogmatic

Academic

Critical

Systematic