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What is the etymological meaning of the term 'philosophy'?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'philosophy'?
- Love of material possessions
- Love of wisdom (correct)
- Lover of pleasure
- Lover of success
According to Pythagoras, which type of person does the term 'philosophy' originate from?
According to Pythagoras, which type of person does the term 'philosophy' originate from?
- Lover of material possessions
- Lover of wisdom (correct)
- Lover of pleasure
- Lover of success
What did Pythagoras believe a human being would never be able to acquire?
What did Pythagoras believe a human being would never be able to acquire?
- The whole truth (correct)
- The ultimate success
- Love of wisdom
- Material possessions
What were among the ancient philosophers' questions?
What were among the ancient philosophers' questions?
Why did philosophy begin, according to the text?
Why did philosophy begin, according to the text?
What is the birthplace of philosophy according to the text?
What is the birthplace of philosophy according to the text?
Who is known as the Father of Philosophy?
Who is known as the Father of Philosophy?
According to Thales of Miletus, what is the ultimate material of the universe?
According to Thales of Miletus, what is the ultimate material of the universe?
Which philosopher posited that the indeterminate boundless realm surrounding the Earth is 'AIR'?
Which philosopher posited that the indeterminate boundless realm surrounding the Earth is 'AIR'?
Who proposed that the universe is fundamentally made up of 'EVER-LIVING FIRE'?
Who proposed that the universe is fundamentally made up of 'EVER-LIVING FIRE'?
What did Empedocles propose mingles together to form objects?
What did Empedocles propose mingles together to form objects?
What do philosophers generally agree is the meaning of human life?
What do philosophers generally agree is the meaning of human life?
What is the definition of Philosophy mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of Philosophy mentioned in the text?
What does Thales of Miletus propose as the ultimate material of the universe?
What does Thales of Miletus propose as the ultimate material of the universe?
Who posited that 'EVER-LIVING FIRE' is the fundamental material of the universe?
Who posited that 'EVER-LIVING FIRE' is the fundamental material of the universe?
'Indeterminate boundless realm' surrounding the Earth was associated with which philosopher?
'Indeterminate boundless realm' surrounding the Earth was associated with which philosopher?
