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What concept does the Socratic dictum referenced in the text emphasize?

Epistemic arrogance

Epistemic humility (correct)

Intellectual absolutism

Philosophical certainty

What does Joel Christensen suggest about truth and narrative?

Our consciousness relies heavily on narrative connections (correct)

Narrative has no impact on how we perceive facts

Truth is completely independent of narrative

Facts are irrelevant when considering narrative

In Islamic history, what is indicated as the initial source of truth by many conservatives?

Historical documents

Scripture revealed by God (correct)

Philosophical reasoning

Personal experiences

What philosophical issue divides Stoics and Epicureans according to the text?

The relationship between perceptions and external reality Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is acknowledged by some Muslims in history, according to Mustafa Akyol?

Primacy of reason in establishing truth Signup and view all the answers

According to Joel Christensen, what was the role of poetry in the ancient world?

Was the language of law and science Signup and view all the answers

How did the Oracle deliver prophecies according to Joel Christensen?

Using Homeric or hesiodic poetry meter Signup and view all the answers

What does Joel Christensen imply about the connection between divinity and truth in ancient Greece?

Poetry played a critical role as a mediator between divinity and truth Signup and view all the answers

How does Joel Christensen describe the relationship between poetry, law, and science in the ancient world?

Poetry was the language for recording laws and science Signup and view all the answers

What did Joel Christensen suggest about the interpretation of truth in relation to Hesiod's work?

Hesiod's work emphasized uncertainty about what is true or false Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mustafa Akyol consider to be the most interesting figure in Islamic history in relation to truth?

Al-Ghazali Signup and view all the answers

What is the central issue that divided Stoics and Epicureans?

The existence of external reality or truth Signup and view all the answers

What does the Socratic dictum referenced in the text suggest about wisdom?

Wisdom is admitting what one doesn't know Signup and view all the answers

How does Joel Christensen suggest we approach truth in interpreting Greek poetry?

By examining the story's narrative structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of reason according to Mustafa Akyol in Islamic history?

It complements revelation in establishing truth Signup and view all the answers

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