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Which philosopher is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Which philosopher is considered the father of Western philosophy?
What did Socrates focus largely on in Western philosophy?
What did Socrates focus largely on in Western philosophy?
How did Socrates acquire the reputation of being a 'gadfly'?
How did Socrates acquire the reputation of being a 'gadfly'?
What led to Socrates being blamed by the Athenians?
What led to Socrates being blamed by the Athenians?
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Which new area of philosophical development around Socrates' time focused on the art of argument?
Which new area of philosophical development around Socrates' time focused on the art of argument?
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Thales of Miletus is associated with which philosophical concept?
Thales of Miletus is associated with which philosophical concept?
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What was a key focus of Confucius' teachings?
What was a key focus of Confucius' teachings?
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What main subject did Pre-Socratic philosophers like Thales and Confucius primarily explore?
What main subject did Pre-Socratic philosophers like Thales and Confucius primarily explore?
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Which ancient philosopher focused more on personal development and societal betterment through learning?
Which ancient philosopher focused more on personal development and societal betterment through learning?
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What philosophical concept did Thales of Miletus introduce that focused on the idea that the ultimate substance of the world is a single material?
What philosophical concept did Thales of Miletus introduce that focused on the idea that the ultimate substance of the world is a single material?
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Confucius laid the foundation for which philosophical and moral system?
Confucius laid the foundation for which philosophical and moral system?
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What key aspect of society did Confucius emphasize as important for personal development and societal betterment?
What key aspect of society did Confucius emphasize as important for personal development and societal betterment?
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Which ancient philosopher from China is known for his emphasis on virtue, education, and ethical ideas within the ruling class?
Which ancient philosopher from China is known for his emphasis on virtue, education, and ethical ideas within the ruling class?
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What main area of philosophical exploration was Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) focused on in India?
What main area of philosophical exploration was Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) focused on in India?
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What reputation did Socrates acquire due to his continuous questioning and challenging of others' beliefs?
What reputation did Socrates acquire due to his continuous questioning and challenging of others' beliefs?
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What led the Athenians to blame Socrates and accuse him of weakening their traditional values and beliefs?
What led the Athenians to blame Socrates and accuse him of weakening their traditional values and beliefs?
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What is the main aspect of Socrates' philosophy that left many puzzled and provoked anger among others?
What is the main aspect of Socrates' philosophy that left many puzzled and provoked anger among others?
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In Socrates' dialogues, which philosophical concept does he want readers to realize they lack good answers to?
In Socrates' dialogues, which philosophical concept does he want readers to realize they lack good answers to?
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How did Socrates differ from the Sophists in his approach to critical thinking and questioning?
How did Socrates differ from the Sophists in his approach to critical thinking and questioning?
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