Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of philosophy?

To discover and describe the nature of reality
To explore the mysterious workings of the mind
To discover and understand moral values
To provide a unified system of knowledge

The correct answer is: To discover and describe the nature of reality

Philosophy is not solely concerned with exploring the mind or values, as suggested in options B and C. While these may be topics of interest within philosophy, its overarching goal is to examine the fundamental nature of reality and our understanding of it. While a unified system of knowledge may be a desired outcome of philosophy, it is not its ultimate purpose. Therefore, option D is not the answer.