Ancient Greek Philosophy and Literature

Who was the most celebrated disciple of Socrates?

Plato

What area replaced Athenian art and literature during Plato's time?

Philosophy and oratory

Who challenged many established beliefs and conventions with a dispassionate quest for truth?

Socrates

According to Plato's theory of Forms, which world is not the real world?

The world of objects apprehended by senses Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato advocate regarding the characters in a play?

They should be good characters with positive qualities Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what effect does tragedy have on the audience?

It brings pleasure by evoking strong emotions when experienced in excess Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato believe is the appropriate response to comic characters?

They should be pitied rather than laughed at Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato emphasize about a speaker's speech?

It should follow a natural sequence and impress the hearers Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, where does the ultimate reality lie?

In the world of Forms Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato believe about the physical world?

It is a mere existence as opposed to essence Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato view the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms?

The physical world is an imperfect copy of the world of Forms Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato think about the purpose and usefulness of art?

Art is essentially deceptive and potentially dangerous Signup and view all the answers

Why does Plato consider art, literature, and poetry twice removed from reality?

Because they are inspired suddenly and not thoughtfully created Signup and view all the answers

What was Plato's main objection to poetry and poets?

Their non-moral character and their effect on emotions rather than reason Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what should be the function of poetry?

To teach morals and contribute to knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato consider as the test of poetry?

'As near pasttime' reproduction of ideas Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato differentiate drama from poetry?

'As near pasttime' reproduction in drama while 'near pasttime' reproduction in poetry Signup and view all the answers

'Ideas' according to Plato are considered as:

'Ultimate reality' Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato mean when he says 'things themselves being imperfect copies of the ideas from which they spring'?

Physical objects can never embody the essence of ideal Forms Signup and view all the answers

Why did Plato criticize drama?

Drama affects emotions rather than reason Signup and view all the answers

What is Plato's opinion on the characters in a play?

They should be noble and virtuous to uplift the audience Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what should a tragedy elicit from the audience?

Grief and pity Signup and view all the answers

What is Plato's view on comedy characters?

They should be pitied and not laughed at Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato emphasize regarding a speaker's speech?

It should follow a natural sequence and impress the hearers Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato view the pleasure offered by a tragedy?

It offers pleasure by evoking anger and fear in excess Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what must a speaker be in terms of knowledge?

Thorough and sure of what he has to say Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato advocate regarding the function of poetry?

To have good characters and avoid portraying cowardice and criminality Signup and view all the answers

What is Plato's opinion on the world of Forms?

It is the real world where ultimate reality lies Signup and view all the answers

What should a comic character be according to Plato?

Lovable Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato view the connection between oratory and written language?

Rules for spoken language could also be applied for the written word Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato believe about the psychology of the audience?

The speaker must understand the psychology of the audience for effective communication Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato think about human beings' feelings like anger, fear, and grief?

When in excess, there is pleasure derived from them Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief priest of philosophy and oratory during Plato's time?

Parmenides Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, which world is considered as the real world?

The realm of pure Forms or ideas Signup and view all the answers

Who challenged established beliefs and conventions with a dispassionate quest for truth?

Socrates Signup and view all the answers

What was the replacement for Athenian art and literature during Plato's time?

Philosophy and oratory Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato's theory of Forms, how can the familiar world of objects be apprehended?

By reason Signup and view all the answers

Who were among the philosophers that took the place of Athenian art and literature according to the text?

Parmenides, Empedocles, and Socrates Signup and view all the answers

What did the philosophers discuss in particular in response to the decline in national character and standards of public life?

A great variety of matters of concern to citizens and the state Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Socrates' dispassionate quest of truth?

Challenging established beliefs and conventions Signup and view all the answers

What did the philosophers discuss in relation to society and its nature and functions?

The value of literature to society and its nature and functions Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato consider as dependent upon another world, the realm of pure Forms or ideas?

The familiar world of objects we apprehend by our senses Signup and view all the answers

What is illustrated in the works of artists like Phidias and Polygnotus during Plato's time?

Athenian art and literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms, according to Plato?

The physical world is an imperfect copy of the ideal Forms. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Plato view art as useless?

It serves no useful purpose in society. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato believe about the reproduction of things in art?

They are twice removed from reality and more imperfect than the original things. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Plato criticizes poetry and poets?

They fail in the test of reason. Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what should be the function of poetry?

To contribute to knowledge and teach morals. Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato differentiate drama from poetry?

Drama depends upon the audience's approval, while poetry does not. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato think about emotions as guides to men?

Emotions are not safe guides to men and are temporary. Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato view the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms?

The physical world is an imperfect copy of the ideal Forms. Signup and view all the answers

What is Plato's opinion about the role of art in society?

Art serves no useful purpose in society. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato believe about art's relation to reality?

Art merely copies a copy and is twice removed from reality. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato think about poetry's influence on emotions?

Poetry affects emotions which cannot be relied upon as guides for men. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Plato criticize drama?

Drama fails in the test of reason and cannot make better citizens. Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Greek Philosophy and Literature

Questions and Answers

Who was the most celebrated disciple of Socrates?

What area replaced Athenian art and literature during Plato's time?

Who challenged many established beliefs and conventions with a dispassionate quest for truth?

According to Plato's theory of Forms, which world is not the real world?

What does Plato advocate regarding the characters in a play?

According to Plato, what effect does tragedy have on the audience?

What does Plato believe is the appropriate response to comic characters?

What does Plato emphasize about a speaker's speech?

According to Plato, where does the ultimate reality lie?

What does Plato believe about the physical world?

How does Plato view the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms?

What did Plato think about the purpose and usefulness of art?

Why does Plato consider art, literature, and poetry twice removed from reality?

What was Plato's main objection to poetry and poets?

According to Plato, what should be the function of poetry?

What did Plato consider as the test of poetry?

How does Plato differentiate drama from poetry?

'Ideas' according to Plato are considered as:

What does Plato mean when he says 'things themselves being imperfect copies of the ideas from which they spring'?

Why did Plato criticize drama?

What is Plato's opinion on the characters in a play?

According to Plato, what should a tragedy elicit from the audience?

What is Plato's view on comedy characters?

What does Plato emphasize regarding a speaker's speech?

How does Plato view the pleasure offered by a tragedy?

According to Plato, what must a speaker be in terms of knowledge?

What does Plato advocate regarding the function of poetry?

What is Plato's opinion on the world of Forms?

What should a comic character be according to Plato?

How does Plato view the connection between oratory and written language?

What does Plato believe about the psychology of the audience?

What does Plato think about human beings' feelings like anger, fear, and grief?

What is the chief priest of philosophy and oratory during Plato's time?

According to Plato, which world is considered as the real world?

Who challenged established beliefs and conventions with a dispassionate quest for truth?

What was the replacement for Athenian art and literature during Plato's time?

According to Plato's theory of Forms, how can the familiar world of objects be apprehended?

Who were among the philosophers that took the place of Athenian art and literature according to the text?

What did the philosophers discuss in particular in response to the decline in national character and standards of public life?

What was the main focus of Socrates' dispassionate quest of truth?

What did the philosophers discuss in relation to society and its nature and functions?

What did Plato consider as dependent upon another world, the realm of pure Forms or ideas?

What is illustrated in the works of artists like Phidias and Polygnotus during Plato's time?

What is the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms, according to Plato?

Why does Plato view art as useless?

What does Plato believe about the reproduction of things in art?

What is the main reason Plato criticizes poetry and poets?

According to Plato, what should be the function of poetry?

How does Plato differentiate drama from poetry?

What does Plato think about emotions as guides to men?

How does Plato view the connection between the physical world and the world of Forms?

What is Plato's opinion about the role of art in society?

What does Plato believe about art's relation to reality?

What does Plato think about poetry's influence on emotions?

Why does Plato criticize drama?

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