10 Questions
What is the etymological definition of philosophy?
Love of wisdom
Which philosopher believed that 'an unexamined life is not worth living'?
Socrates
What did Socrates believe was the only true wisdom?
Knowledge of oneself
According to Plato, what is the self?
An immortal soul
Which philosopher believed in the concept of reincarnation?
Plato
Which part of the soul/self enables us to think deeply and achieve true understanding of eternal truths?
Reason
In Plato's theory, what does the 'cave' represent?
Empirical knowledge
What does Aristotle mean when he refers to man as a 'rational animal'?
Man has the ability to think thoroughly and reason
What does Aristotle believe is essential for leading a good life?
Virtuous actions
What does Plato's myth of the cave illustrate about believers of empirical knowledge?
They are trapped in a 'cave' of misunderstanding
Explore the wisdom of the great Greek philosophers, including Socrates and his belief in self-knowledge and virtue. Delve into the etymological definition of philosophy and its role as the foundation of all academic disciplines.
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