Early Philosophical Thought

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'philosophy'?

  • Phobia (fear) and Techne (skill)
  • Philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom) (correct)
  • Bios (life) and Logos (study)
  • Theos (god) and Mythos (myth)

During which period did the first Greek philosophers focus on understanding nature and the cosmos?

  • Anthropological period
  • Cosmological or presocratic period (correct)
  • Hellenistic period
  • Classical period

What is the main focus of the anthropological period of Greek philosophy?

  • Metaphysical concepts
  • Human reality (correct)
  • Political systems
  • Natural phenomena

When did the development of Greek philosophy take place?

<p>Late 6th century to early 3rd century BC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophers are considered the most relevant in the history of philosophy?

<p>Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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