12 Questions
Who is considered the Father of Western Philosophy?
Thales
According to Heraclitus, what is the only thing that is permanent in this world?
Change
What is the name of the school founded by Plato?
The Academy
What is the concept that Aristotle believed makes matter what it is?
Form
What is the quote often attributed to Socrates?
Know thyself
Who is known for saying 'You cannot step twice into the same rivers, for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you'?
Heraclitus
What was the main focus of St. Augustine's philosophy?
Solving the problem of evil
What is the fundamental idea behind Rene Descartes' famous statement 'cogito, ergo sum'?
The only thing that cannot be doubted is one's own thinking
What is the main idea behind Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy?
Moral actions arise from a sense of duty
What is the central idea behind Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract?
Members of a society should cooperate for social benefits, sacrificing some individual freedoms
What is the main theme of Soren Kierkegaard's existentialist philosophy?
A leap of faith is necessary to define oneself
What is the central idea behind Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy?
The belief in the Christian God is becoming unbelievable
Test your knowledge about the contributions of Thales, Pythagoras, and Heraclitus to Western philosophy. Learn about their views on nature, the universe, and the importance of contemplation.
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