Ancient Greek Philosophy Quiz
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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?

  • Aristotle
  • Anaximenes
  • Pythagoras
  • Socrates (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Ecocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical period began in 476 A.D. and is sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages?

    <p>Medieval period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle acknowledges the need for fairness in addressing historically unbalanced conditions among populations?

    <p>Principle of equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Academy during the old Greek era?

    <p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Socrates famously say about the unexamined life?

    <p>The unexamined life is not worth living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of logic called?

    <p>Correct thinking and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thales claim everything is made up of?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophy that holds the best way to gain knowledge is to directly observe and experience things?

    <p>Empiricism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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