History of Ideas: Renaissance and Reformation
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What was the primary reason Christianity limited the search for truth during the Dark Ages?

  • Christianity was not involved in intellectual pursuits during this time.
  • Christianity focused on the spiritual rather than the material world.
  • Christianity valued reason over faith in finding truth.
  • Christianity prioritized faith over reason in finding truth. (correct)
  • How did scholasticism both protect and limit Christian thought?

  • Scholasticism was irrelevant to both the protection and limitation of Christian thoughts.
  • Scholasticism emphasized reason, which challenged traditional beliefs and expanded intellectual freedom.
  • Scholasticism prioritized faith over reason, limiting intellectual freedom and protecting traditional Christian beliefs.
  • Scholasticism used reason to reinforce Christian beliefs, offering protection but also limiting intellectual freedom by restricting challenging ideas. (correct)
  • What is a key parallel between the ancient Greek zeitgeist and the European Renaissance?

  • Both periods emphasized humanism, individualism, and the pursuit of knowledge. (correct)
  • Both periods prioritized the collective over individual achievements.
  • Both periods emphasized the importance of faith over reason.
  • Both periods focused on material wealth and worldly pursuits.
  • How did the Protestant Reformation relate to individualism?

    <p>It promoted the idea of a direct relationship with God, encouraging personal interpretation of the Bible. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did early Protestants oppose Aristotle?

    <p>Aristotle's emphasis on logic and natural reason undermined their belief in the power of faith and scripture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the printing press have on the Protestant Reformation?

    <p>Allowed for the mass production of Bibles and religious texts, facilitating the spread of Protestant ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Renaissance?

    <p>A cultural, intellectual, and artistic revival marked by a rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman knowledge. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance?

    <p>Crusades led to a renewed interest in classical knowledge, contributing to the intellectual and cultural revival of the Renaissance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of falsifiability?

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    What does 'normative science' refer to in psychology?

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    Which concept describes the belief that natural phenomena can be explained like a machine?

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    What does the term 'Zeitgeist' refer to?

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    What is the main idea behind the theory of forms in Plato's philosophy?

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    What does 'epiphenomenalism' suggest about mental states?

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    Which of the following best describes the concept of 'laws of association'?

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    What aspect does epistemology examine?

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    What was the significant impact of the printing press on reformist ideas?

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    How did Galileo's findings contradict the views held by the Catholic Church?

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    What distinguishes primary qualities from secondary qualities?

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    What was Francis Bacon's stance on the empirical method?

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    What implication does the distinction between primary and secondary qualities have for psychology?

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    What principle does Occam's Razor suggest regarding explanations and assumptions?

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    What does inductive reasoning generally involve?

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    How did our ancestors' cognitive abilities reportedly change between 50,000 and 100,000 years ago?

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    What role does empirical evidence play in positivism?

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    What role do paradigms play in scientific research?

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    Why is the development of jewelry considered evidence of cognitive change in early humans?

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    What type of reasoning aims to provide certainty based on the truth of premises?

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    What was a significant contribution of Plato to the understanding of knowledge?

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    Which of the following best describes the mind-body problem?

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    What does the term 'theory of mind' refer to in the context of human cognitive abilities?

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    Which of the following illustrates a limitation of the scientific method?

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    What shift occurred in philosophical focus after the Roman invasion of Greece?

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    According to Aristotle, what is necessary to fully understand the causes of an event?

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    What is a key aspect of the Greek zeitgeist during the ancient period?

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    What is the significance of Pythagoras' view of knowledge?

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    How does Neo-Platonism relate to early Christianity?

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    Flashcards

    Determinism

    The idea that everything occurs due to known causes, allowing prediction of events.

    Principle of Falsifiability

    A theory must be testable and potentially disproven to be scientifically valid.

    Paradigm

    A shared set of assumptions and beliefs guiding researchers in their studies.

    Normal Science

    The routine work of scientists within an established framework or paradigm.

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    Anomalies

    Findings that cannot be explained by current scientific theories.

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    Epiphenomenalism

    The idea that mental states are byproducts of physical brain processes.

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    Theory of Mind

    The ability to understand and predict others' thoughts and feelings.

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    Parsimony

    The principle that favors the simplest explanation for phenomena.

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    Occam's Razor

    The principle stating that simpler explanations with fewer assumptions are preferred.

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    Positivism

    A philosophy asserting that knowledge is only valid if based on sensory experience and empirical evidence.

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    Inductive Reasoning

    A reasoning process that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations or conclusions.

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    Deductive Reasoning

    A reasoning process starting with general principles to reach specific conclusions with certainty.

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    Consciousness Development

    The emergence of awareness and complex thought in early humans about 50,000 to 100,000 years ago.

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    Mental Time Travel

    The capacity to reflect on the past and envision the future as part of human cognition.

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    Limitations of Science

    Science relies on empirical evidence, but it cannot address all questions, especially philosophical ones.

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    Mass production of books

    The ability to produce and distribute books widely, promoting reformist ideas.

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    Galileo vs. Aristotle

    Galileo's heliocentric model challenged Aristotle's geocentric view accepted by the Church.

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    Primary qualities

    Inherent characteristics of objects, like size and shape, independent of perception.

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    Secondary qualities

    Characteristics like color and taste that depend on the observer's perception.

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    Francis Bacon's Empirical Method

    Bacon advocated for observation and experimentation over preconceived ideas in science.

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    Science

    A method for identifying lawful relationships through observation and experiments.

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    Mind-Body Problem

    The philosophical dilemma concerning the relationship between mind and body.

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    Pythagoras' view on knowledge

    Knowledge is harmony and order, with mathematics at its core.

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    Plato's Forms

    Eternal and perfect abstract entities that represent true reality.

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    Aristotelian Causality

    Understanding requires knowledge of all causes: material, formal, efficient, and final.

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    Neo-Platonism

    Philosophical system that influenced early Christianity by positing one ultimate reality.

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    Greek Zeitgeist

    The spirit of the time, marked by questioning traditional beliefs after the Romans invaded.

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    Dark Ages

    Period of decline following the fall of the Roman Empire, limited by Christianity's emphasis on faith.

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    Scholasticism

    Medieval system using reason to understand and protect Christian faith.

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    Renaissance

    Cultural and intellectual revival emphasizing rediscovery of classical knowledge.

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    Humanism

    Philosophy valuing human potential and achievement.

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    Protestant Reformation

    Movement promoting individual relationship with God, challenging Church authority.

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    Anti-Aristotle Sentiment

    Early Protestants' rejection of Aristotle's logic as a threat to scripture.

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    Importance of the Printing Press

    Enabled widespread distribution of Reformation ideas, crucial for change.

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    Study Notes

    Definitions

    • Determinism: Everything that occurs is a function of a finite number of causes. Knowing these causes allows for accurate prediction.
    • Principle of Falsifiability: A theory must be testable and capable of being proven false to be considered scientific.
    • Mechanism: Natural phenomena can be explained by physical processes.
    • Epistemology: Examines the nature of knowledge and justification.
    • Parsimony: Simpler explanations are preferred over more complex ones.
    • Occam's Razor: Simpler explanations are superior to unnecessarily complex ones.

    History of Psychology

    • Stimulating Others' Minds: The focus is on what someone is like, and mechanisms for understanding them.
    • Mechanism: The belief that natural phenomena can be explained through physical processes.
    • Laws of Association: Principles explaining learning and memory.
    • Zeitgeist: The cultural, intellectual, social, and emotional climate of a specific era.
    • Physis: The intrinsic nature of things and their capacity for change.

    Historical Roots of Psychology

    • Ancient Greeks: Thales, Heraclitus, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras. They used reason, logic, and inquiry.
    • Greek Zeitgeist: Questioning of traditional beliefs.
    • Pythagoras: Believed knowledge comes from harmony and order (often in mathematics).
    • Plato: Believed true knowledge comes from "Forms" or perfect, unchanging ideas.
    • Aristotle: Focused on causality (material, form, efficient, and final).

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    Explore the interplay of religion, philosophy, and science during pivotal moments like the Dark Ages, the Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation. This quiz delves into key concepts such as scholasticism, individualism, and the influence of the printing press on thought. Test your knowledge on how these eras shaped modern Western ideas.

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