Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy

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Which type of thinking looks at large-scale patterns and the 'big picture'?

  • Critical thinking
  • Holistic thinking (correct)
  • Partial thinking
  • Analytical thinking

What does reflection in Philosophy require a person to do?

  • Examine thoughts, feelings, and actions (correct)
  • Look at specific aspects only
  • Analyze complex systems
  • Avoid learning about one's life and experiences

What area of philosophy focuses on governments, justice, power, and rights/obligations of citizens?

  • Political Philosophy (correct)
  • Aesthetics beauty
  • Epistemology nature of knowledge
  • Ethics moral questions

In Philosophy, what does critical analysis involve?

<p>Interpreting concepts and arguments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Philosophy as a method of mental exercise involve?

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What is one of the main ideas of environmental ethics?

<p>All nonhuman elements of the world have intrinsic value and should be preserved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view of environmental ethics analyzes the relationship between social problems and environmental problems?

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

What does environmental justice refer to?

<p>Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does environmentalism play in international politics?

<p>It has become an important issue with efforts and plans devoted to addressing it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does environmentalism encourage, apart from individuals, to commit to actions for the environment?

<p>Governments, institutions, organizations, and corporations are encouraged to commit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to environmental ethics, what is humankind's responsibility towards the planet?

<p>To safeguard the planet as stewards of creation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following philosophers is credited with the Pythagorean theorem?

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

What did Heraclitus believe about change?

<p>Change is a permanent aspect of the human condition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher advocated for living a simple and virtuous life, leading to the schools of Cynicism and Stoicism?

<p>Diogenes of Sinope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Democritus study and propose regarding the composition of matter?

<p>Matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times and developed the Socratic Method?

<p>Socrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical concept did Plato develop, which involved the idea of perfect and unchanging forms or ideas?

<p>The Theory of Forms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of doubt in the discovery of truth?

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How can a belief be considered true according to the text?

<p>If it is based on facts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between propositions and facts?

<p>Propositions are debatable, facts are real or truthful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what serves as the basis for determining if a belief is true?

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How does philosophy help distinguish between truth and opinion?

<p>By providing views that can advance beliefs about things or persons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between beliefs and facts?

<p>Beliefs may not be clearly explained by facts unlike factual statements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sustainability or sustainable development?

<p>Reconciling human activities and economic development with protecting the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important principles of sustainability mentioned?

<p>Profitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of environmental integrity refer to?

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What does the principle of economic efficiency refer to?

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What does the principle of equity demand?

<p>Using natural resources in such a manner that they are conserved for future generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is our responsibility as human persons?

<p>To treat with respect both our fellow humans and everything in our world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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