Ancient Philosophical Perspectives

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What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

  • The study of ancient philosophical perspectives
  • The study of academic discipline
  • The study of love and wisdom (correct)
  • The study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Who is considered the first philosopher to engage in systematic questioning about the self?

  • Sophia
  • Shanaia- Shedri Tahil
  • Philos
  • Socrates (correct)

What is the importance of understanding the ancient philosophical perspective about the self?

  • To know who we are and how we came to be (correct)
  • To gain wisdom and love
  • To understand the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
  • To develop behaviors, attitudes, and actions

What did Socrates believe about an unexamined life?

<p>It is not worth living (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Sophia'?

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

What is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence called?

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

Why is it important to understand the ancient philosophical perspective about the self?

<p>To have a better picture of how people develop their behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first philosopher to engage in systematic questioning about the self?

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

What does the word 'philosopher' mean?

<p>Lover of Wisdom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Socrates, what is the true task of a philosopher?

<p>To know oneself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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