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Which philosophical period emphasizes the foundational role of reason in making logical inferences?
Which philosophical period emphasizes the foundational role of reason in making logical inferences?
- Pre-Socratic period
- Medieval period
- Modern period (correct)
- Socratic period
Which philosopher developed a system of critical reasoning to distinguish between right and wrong?
Which philosopher developed a system of critical reasoning to distinguish between right and wrong?
- Aristotle
- Anaximenes
- Pythagoras
- Socrates (correct)
What ethical point of view extends inherent value to all living things?
What ethical point of view extends inherent value to all living things?
- Anthropocentrism
- Biocentrism (correct)
- Ecocentrism
- Ecofeminism
Which philosophical concept seeks to de-emphasize human importance while promoting the importance of plants, animals, and non-living things?
Which philosophical concept seeks to de-emphasize human importance while promoting the importance of plants, animals, and non-living things?
Which historical period began in 476 A.D. and is sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages?
Which historical period began in 476 A.D. and is sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages?
What principle acknowledges the need for fairness in addressing historically unbalanced conditions among populations?
What principle acknowledges the need for fairness in addressing historically unbalanced conditions among populations?
Who was the founder of the Academy during the old Greek era?
Who was the founder of the Academy during the old Greek era?
What did Socrates famously say about the unexamined life?
What did Socrates famously say about the unexamined life?
What is the study of logic called?
What is the study of logic called?
What did Thales claim everything is made up of?
What did Thales claim everything is made up of?
What is the philosophy that holds the best way to gain knowledge is to directly observe and experience things?
What is the philosophy that holds the best way to gain knowledge is to directly observe and experience things?
