Derrida searched for paradoxes because that meant

he discovered the limits of language as it describes reality

John Paul II refers to humans as religious beings in CCC 28 because:

throughout our history we have been overwhelmingly religious

Deconstructionism is a concept authored by Jacques Derrida that helped perception by loosening

our loyalty to particular ideas as descriptions of reality.

One reason Aquinas gives for not finding happiness in wealth is:

The more we have of it, the more we see its limitations.

To maintain the Verbum Mentis, in addition to humility, we also need

love, or is desire to participate in another's goodness.

For Jacques Derrida, the written word

created a new reality which the reader experienced primarily

The most disturbing concept for a winter/ Christmas song is:

I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus

The Psychological Trinity is composed of

Understanding, Memory, and Will

From Hackett Homecoming 2017, the next line by "Young MC" is:

she likes to groove, so come on fatso just bust a move.

For Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., the four levels of Happiness can be called by their Latin names:

Laetus, Felix, beatitudo, and beatitudo elata.

For Camus, the fundamental problem that philosophy seeks to answer is:

to decide whether or not to commit suicide.

Jacques Lacan thought

language is a compromise that separates us from the Real., Language distorts reality

The most disturbing of Christmas lyrics are:

He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when you're awake

According to Aquinas, the two kinds of wealth include:

natural wealth and artificial wealth.

For Camus/ Meursault, we are enslaved by sentimentality, which means:

false emotion imposed by others.

Natural wealth includes

the tangible assets one owns, such as asses and chickens.

According to John Paul II, we can know certainly that God exists:

Through reason alone or revelation along with reason.

The danger with level three happiness is:

relies too much on the others, does not seek transcendence

For Ignatius, the emotions:

cause us to misperceive reality if unbalanced

The importance of humility lay in the fact that it

makes the mind receptive to images with the use of reason.

is the seed of eternity we have, irreducible to matter.

Pope John Paul II, in CCC 26, refers to Faith as

Man's response to God's revelation through the use of reason

For Ignatius of Loyola, all human beings are created:

To praise, reverence, and serve God.

According to CCC 27, the dignity of human beings comes from

The fact we are called to communion with God

For John Paul II, reason

is the prerequisite for understanding revelation.

According to Aquinas, honor is gained:

by offering honor, not receiving it.

means being known and loved by humans.

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1
The reason our minds do not grasp fully the reality around is ultimately due to
Original Sin
there is no physical world around us.
our lack of focus
profound stupidity
2
Humans differ from angels in that
they don't seek universal good, but are happy in themselves
angels are created more perfect than humans.
all of the above.
angels are only a form, and have no body.
3
Derrida searched for paradoxes because that meant
he could prove reality does not exist.
he discovered the limits of language as it describes reality
he could prove that language is wrong.
He had an option when it came to health care.
4
John Paul II refers to humans as religious beings in CCC 28 because:
We can prove God exists
humans all believe in God
God made us religious
throughout our history we have been overwhelmingly religious
5
Deconstructionism is a concept authored by Jacques Derrida that helped perception by loosening
the lid on God's jar of pickles.
our sense of morality
our sense of the self
our loyalty to particular ideas as descriptions of reality.
6
One reason Aquinas gives for not finding happiness in wealth is:
Money corrupts the soul and can only lead to evil.
The more we have of it, the more we see its limitations.
all of the above.
The more we have of it, the more we want it.
7
To maintain the Verbum Mentis, in addition to humility, we also need
soul, by which we know happiness.
love, or is desire to participate in another's goodness.
soul, which is the ability to express one's deepest emotions
energy, which is the holy spirit.
8
For Jacques Derrida, the written word
created a new reality which the reader experienced primarily
was ultimately meaningless.
meant nothing without knowing the intention of the author.
was even further removed from reality than normal speech
9
The most disturbing concept for a winter/ Christmas song is:
Santa Baby (grown woman seducing gifts from Santa)
Frosty the Snowman-demonic entity compelled to "do a job..."
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Walking in winter wonderland: unafraid of the plans we laid
10
For Ignatius, the world is created:
to help us save our souls.
eternally in the mind of God.
but we must rid ourselves of it if it hinders our salvation.
all of the above.
11
The Psychological Trinity is composed of
Cunning, stratagem, and determination
Our idea of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Father Son and Holy Spirit
Understanding, Memory, and Will
12
From Hackett Homecoming 2017, the next line by "Young MC" is:
she likes to dance so come on lets make romance.
she likes erudite discussion so let's talk logical deduction
she likes to move so come on my man you got lots to prove.
she likes to groove, so come on fatso just bust a move.
13
For Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., the four levels of Happiness can be called by their Latin names:
Romani Ite Domum.
Laetus, missus, beatitudo, and maximus
Laetus, Felix, beatitudo, and canis
Laetus, Felix, beatitudo, and beatitudo elata.
14
For Camus, the fundamental problem that philosophy seeks to answer is:
to decide whether or not to commit suicide.
to find truth in paradox
How to find meaning in relationships
how to find God in all things
15
Jacques Lacan thought
our Language determines the Real.
Babies are always angry.
language is a compromise that separates us from the Real.
Language distorts reality
16
The degree of happiness which requires the least amount of awareness or thought is level
1
2
4
3
17
Those who work in order to receive honor become:
honorable in the eyes of those for whom they have worked.
ambitious
honorable according to the degree of their effort.
greedy.
18
Psychologically, the daily examination
all of the above
allows us to become aware of ourselves
helps bring discernment into everyday life.
orients us toward God
19
We maintain focus on a singular object of attention by virtue of our
devotion and intelligence
humility and charity
charity and chastity
chastity and intelligence
20
The most disturbing of Christmas lyrics are:
They found...hoofprints on her head, Claus marks on her back
The neighbors might think...say, what's in this drink?
He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when you're awake
Myrrh...breathes life of gathering gloom...sealed in a tomb
21
Discernment involves
humility
reason
gratitude
all of the above
22
According to Aquinas, the two kinds of wealth include:
M2 and M1.
incr. in aggregate consumption rel. to elasticity of demand
natural wealth and artificial wealth.
natural wealth and cash money
23
Discernment means:
perceiving different strands of reality and their origins
all of the above.
knowing what is true from false.
knowing good from evil.
24
For Camus/ Meursault, we are enslaved by sentimentality, which means:
we believe in false ideas
racism
capitalism
false emotion imposed by others.
25
The levels of happiness can be compared to degrees of
consciousness.
shame
accomplishment
gratitude
26
Natural wealth includes
The physical money one has in one's home, excluding debt.
the money inherited from one's parents, not earned.
the money earned from work
the tangible assets one owns, such as asses and chickens.
27
The love by which we know and love our neighbor is
innate instinct
our soul
God
an evolutionary requirement
28
According to John Paul II, we can know certainly that God exists:
only through revelation and reason together
only through reason
Through reason alone or revelation along with reason.
only through revelation
29
The danger with level three happiness is:
it has no real sense of the self or shame.
it is characterized by a sense of loneliness and isolation.
It can lead to becoming lost in prayer
relies too much on the others, does not seek transcendence
30
The phrase St. Augustine uses for consciousness is:
the desire love
Verbum Dentist
Verbum Mentis.
the Word of God
31
For Ignatius, the emotions:
must be eliminated by use of reason
all of the above.
cause us to misperceive reality if unbalanced
are all we need to know right from wrong
32
Humans are created in the image and likeness of God in that
seek God in Knowledge and love just as God creates the world
all of the above.
we seek meaning in personal relationships
we have reason
33
The importance of humility lay in the fact that it
helps us to obey our rulers.
gives us what for.
makes the mind receptive to images with the use of reason.
elicits a sense of shame.
34
The human soul
is worth mucho deniero on the black market.
is the seed of eternity we have, irreducible to matter.
strives to be free of the burden of the human body.
Is our one sure ticket to heaven.
35
Pope John Paul II, in CCC 26, refers to Faith as
the true religion of all humanity
Man's response to God's revelation through the use of reason
a gift from God unmerited by man
the dignity of Man
36
For Ignatius of Loyola, all human beings are created:
all of the above.
To praise, reverence, and serve God.
to work hard and become enriched, praised be baby Jesus.
to eschew riches and live in complete poverty.
37
The fact that humans are called persons refers to
our openness to truth and Beauty
Our longing for the infinite
all of the above
our participation in the relationship of the Trinity
38
The level of happiness which is intensely inward focused and forms a hypersensitive ego is:
1
2
4
3
39
According to CCC 27, the dignity of human beings comes from
opposable thumbs
our use of reason to overcome shame.
our ability to predict the future
The fact we are called to communion with God
40
For John Paul II, reason
at some point must be given up to accept revelation.
is the prerequisite for understanding revelation.
takes the place of revelation when it is perfected.
can reveal some things that revelation cannot.
41
For Ignatius, detachment
leads to emotional blindness
leads to depression
is part of pure love
must be overcome if we are to love God and our neighbor.
42
According to Aquinas, honor is gained:
only by glorifying God.
by offering honor, not receiving it.
through the by the defeat of one's enemies
all of the above.
43
Fame
means being known and loved by humans.
means being known perfectly by fellow humans.
can lead to happiness because it means being known and loved
cannot bring happiness because it makes humility impossible.
44
For Augustine, we cannot love what we
do not own.
do not eat.
do not know.
do not make
45
Albert Camus fundamentally believed humans are:
free to become whoever they want to be.
Absurd
logical
free if they find true love.

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