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What is the origin of the word 'Philosophy'?
What is the origin of the word 'Philosophy'?
- Phonos (murder) and Sophrosyne (temperance)
- Philia (affection) and Soteria (salvation)
- Philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom) (correct)
- Philos (friendship) and Sophia (knowledge)
Who believed that everything has a higher order or plan called logos and that change is a permanent aspect of the human condition?
Who believed that everything has a higher order or plan called logos and that change is a permanent aspect of the human condition?
- Democritus
- Heraclitus (correct)
- Diogenes of Sinope
- Pythagoras
Which ancient Greek philosopher studied the causes of natural phenomena and proposed that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms?
Which ancient Greek philosopher studied the causes of natural phenomena and proposed that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms?
- Democritus (correct)
- Socrates
- Epicurus
- Pythagoras
Who is considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times and is associated with the Socratic Method?
Who is considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times and is associated with the Socratic Method?
Which philosopher is associated with the Theory of Forms, Dialectic, and the establishment of the Academy?
Which philosopher is associated with the Theory of Forms, Dialectic, and the establishment of the Academy?
Why is there a need to philosophize according to Karl Jaspers?
Why is there a need to philosophize according to Karl Jaspers?
What is the primary focus of the study of Philosophy according to the text?
What is the primary focus of the study of Philosophy according to the text?
Which of the following best characterizes the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking as described in the text?
Which of the following best characterizes the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking as described in the text?
Which of the following is not a practical use of Philosophy in our lives?
Which of the following is not a practical use of Philosophy in our lives?
Which of the following is the key difference between facts and propositions?
Which of the following is the key difference between facts and propositions?
Which of the following is not a basis for determining if a belief is true?
Which of the following is not a basis for determining if a belief is true?
What is the primary role of reflection according to the text?
What is the primary role of reflection according to the text?
