Ethics of Profession - Arab Philosophers
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What is the core of morals based on the teachings of Islam?

  • Purification of the body
  • Seeking power and control
  • Arbitration of the mind (correct)
  • Wealth accumulation

Why was Al-Farabi referred to as Al-Farabi?

  • He was a prominent military leader
  • He was born in a city named Farabi (correct)
  • He had a deep connection to Arabic culture
  • His theories were based on agriculture

What is the ultimate good for human life according to Al-Farabi's ethical theory?

  • Physical strength
  • Intellectual superiority
  • Happiness (correct)
  • Material possessions

Which philosopher's theory of ethics heavily influenced Al-Farabi's beliefs?

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

What does Al-Farabi's ethical theory emphasize?

<p>Knowledge, belief, and free will (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what region was Al-Farabi born?

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

What was Ibn Sina's main focus in his understanding of ethics?

<p>Refining the soul and overcoming unwanted tendencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Ibn Sina's background according to the text?

<p>He was born in the Republic of Uzbekistan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

<p>The relationship between the soul, mind, and ethical behavior according to Ibn Sina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Ibn Sina's approach to ethics according to the text?

<p>Focusing on the individual's inner struggle to overcome moral flaws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between ethics and the soul according to Ibn Sina?

<p>Ethics is about refining the soul and overcoming its moral defects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the basis for human nature?

<p>Spiritual and physical aspects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does human nature have in common with the ability to choose behavior?

<p>It is free will (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the relationship between human nature and the ability to choose behavior?

<p>Human nature and free will to choose behavior are common (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the role of free will in human nature?

<p>Free will is common with human nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text regarding human nature?

<p>The relationship between human nature and free will (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Ibn Sina's primary field of study?

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

Which of the following best describes Ibn Sina's philosophical approach?

<p>Empirical and rationalist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Ibn Sina's ethical philosophy?

<p>The virtues and duties of the individual in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Ibn Sina's ethical principles relate to his medical and scientific work?

<p>His ethical principles informed and shaped his medical and scientific practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Ibn Sina's ethical philosophy?

<p>The promotion of social welfare and the common good (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Al-Kindi is correct?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Al-Kindi's contribution to the field of philosophy?

<p>He was the first Arab philosopher to translate Greek philosophical works into Arabic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following philosophical disciplines did Al-Kindi contribute to?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Al-Kindi's approach to reconciling Greek philosophy with Islamic theology?

<p>He selectively adopted aspects of Greek philosophy that were compatible with Islamic principles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes Al-Kindi's contribution to the development of Islamic philosophy?

<p>He laid the foundations for the later development of Islamic philosophy by introducing Greek thought. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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