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Who was Aristotle?
Who was Aristotle?
- A medieval theologian
- A Roman emperor
- An ancient Greek philosopher (correct)
- A famous painter
What is the Nicomachean Ethical theory?
What is the Nicomachean Ethical theory?
- A theory about ethical behavior (correct)
- A theory about the nature of the universe
- A theory about the purpose of life
- A theory about the origin of species
What did Aristotle believe about the purpose of natural things?
What did Aristotle believe about the purpose of natural things?
- They serve the gods
- They are randomly created
- They are built for a purpose (correct)
- They have no purpose
What is the term used to describe the goal or purpose toward which things in nature aim?
What is the term used to describe the goal or purpose toward which things in nature aim?
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Who was one of Aristotle's teachers?
Who was one of Aristotle's teachers?
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Who was the first philosopher to put forward ethical reflections in a coherent, clear, and systematic fashion?
Who was the first philosopher to put forward ethical reflections in a coherent, clear, and systematic fashion?
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What is the term used to describe the belief that things in nature have a goal or purpose?
What is the term used to describe the belief that things in nature have a goal or purpose?
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According to Aristotle, what is the purpose of acorns?
According to Aristotle, what is the purpose of acorns?
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What is the name of one of Aristotle's most important works?
What is the name of one of Aristotle's most important works?
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Did Aristotle believe in a creator God like Christians do?
Did Aristotle believe in a creator God like Christians do?
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