Philosophy 100
Introduction to Philosophy
Fall 2006


						Study Guide for Second Exam
						

						      
						      
1.	Explain the wavelength theory and the revised wavelength theory. Explain why 
	these are both versions of color realism. Explain why the revised wavelength
	theory is supposed to be better than the wavelength theory.
	
2.	Explain the phenomenon of metamerism. PEE an argument against (RWT) based on 
	the existence of metameric pairs.
	
3.	Explain the phenomenon of simultaneous contrast. Make sure you say something
	about brown and black. Present the two arguments against (RWT) based on the 
	phenomenon of simultaneous contrast. Explain why the two arguments together
	are more of a problem for (RWT) than either one of them is alone.
	
4.	PEE the argument against the dispositional theory based on the story of the
	shy chameleon.
	
5. 	Explain the SSR theory of color. Explain how it differs from (RWT). Present 
	an argument against (SSR) based on the existence of metamers. Say which
	premise of this argument someone who believes (SSR) should reject, and why.
	
6.	PEE the souped-up argument from variation.

7.	Present and Explain the argument for the existence of coincident objects
	that is based on the parable of the statue and the clay (both parts). 
	
8.	State (JM) and explain how (JM) provides a rationale for rejecting one of 
	the premises in the argument from quesion 7. (Be sure to identify which 
	premise this is.)
	
9.	State (TO) and explain how (TO) provides a rationale for rejecting one of 
	the premises in the argument from quesion 7. (Be sure to identify which 
	premise this is.)
	
10.	PEE an argument against (JM). [The part on an argument against (TO) 
	canceled, since we didn't get to it in class.]

11.	PEE the argument discussed in your discussion sections against the existence
	of coincident objects.
	
*	[Question on Nihilism canceled.]