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Introduction to Philosophy and its Historical Background

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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?

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?

The whole truth (correct)

The ultimate success

Love of wisdom

Material possessions

What were among the ancient philosophers' questions?

What is the ultimate material of the universe Signup and view all the answers

Why did philosophy begin, according to the text?

When there was a sense of wonder in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the birthplace of philosophy according to the text?

Miletus Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Father of Philosophy?

Thales Signup and view all the answers

According to Thales of Miletus, what is the ultimate material of the universe?

Water Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher posited that the indeterminate boundless realm surrounding the Earth is 'AIR'?

Anaximenes Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed that the universe is fundamentally made up of 'EVER-LIVING FIRE'?

Heraclitus Signup and view all the answers

What did Empedocles propose mingles together to form objects?

EARTH, WATER, AIR and FIRE Signup and view all the answers

What do philosophers generally agree is the meaning of human life?

Happiness and purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Philosophy mentioned in the text?

A search for the intelligible structure of being Signup and view all the answers

What does Thales of Miletus propose as the ultimate material of the universe?

'WATER' Signup and view all the answers

Who posited that 'EVER-LIVING FIRE' is the fundamental material of the universe?