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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Plato (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates famously say about the unexamined life?

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

What is the study of logic called?

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

What did Thales claim everything is made up of?

<p>Water (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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