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Ancient Greek Philosophers: Thales, Pythagoras, and Heraclitus

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Who is considered the Father of Western Philosophy?

Pythagoras

Socrates

Thales (correct)

Aristotle

According to Heraclitus, what is the only thing that is permanent in this world?

Knowledge

Change (correct)

Virtue

Wisdom

What is the name of the school founded by Plato?

The Academy (correct)

The School of Athens

The Lyceum

The Platonic Institute

What is the concept that Aristotle believed makes matter what it is?

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What is the quote often attributed to Socrates?

Know thyself Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for saying 'You cannot step twice into the same rivers, for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you'?

Heraclitus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of St. Augustine's philosophy?

Solving the problem of evil Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy?

Moral actions arise from a sense of duty Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Soren Kierkegaard's existentialist philosophy?

A leap of faith is necessary to define oneself Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy?

The belief in the Christian God is becoming unbelievable Signup and view all the answers