18 Questions
What is the difference between opinions and knowledge according to the text?
Opinions are based on appearances, while knowledge is based on reality.
What is the 'Socratic Method' known for?
Arriving at truth through persistent questioning and dialogue.
What did Aristotle develop to demonstrate truth?
Syllogism
Postmodernists believe in:
Subjective truth and the existence of objective reality.
'Phenomenology' is described as a way of:
Experiencing oneself through the senses.
'Hegelian Dialectic' is now known as a synonym for:
'Thesis, Anti-thesis, and Synthesis.'
Which principle states that it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time?
Principle of Non-Contradiction
In the context of the text, what does being judgmental refer to?
Seeing only what one wants to see
Which concept emphasizes that nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence?
Principle of Sufficient Reason
What does the Principle of Excluded Middle suggest about things?
They must either be or not be, without a middle ground
What signifies a universal concept according to the text?
Thinking holistically about the whole
Which behavior mentioned in the text involves thinking first before making judgments?
"Being a critical thinker"
What is a key component of Philosophizing according to the text?
Reflection combined with and confirmed by experience, observation, and introspection
How does the text describe the difference between opinion and truth?
Opinion is a belief not necessarily based on fact, truth is something proven by facts
Who was the first to differentiate between knowledge and opinion according to the text?
Plato
Which term best describes a belief or judgment not necessarily based on fact?
Doxa
What role does observation play in philosophizing according to the text?
It is used in conjunction with experience, reflection, and introspection
What is a key focus in philosophizing seeking the truth?
Certainty in knowledge over opinions
Test your knowledge on dialectics, the Socratic Method, and the difference between knowledge and opinions. Explore how the Ancient Greeks used dialectics to arrive at truth and why relying on opinions can lead to ignorance.
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