PHI 215 Philosophical Issues
Question Set 5 - Life, the universe and everything

1.  What makes an animal or plant alive? What is the difference between an animal and a plant?  If human beings are animals, what specifically differentiates a human being from any other animal?
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

2. What is the structure of the universe?  Draw a diagram and label it if you would like.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

3. What are material things made of?  
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

4. Are there things that exist other than material things?  If so, what are they and what are they made of?