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Which of the following best describes Socrates' view on morality?
What was a significant criticism that Socrates had against the Sophists?
In what way did Socrates prefer to teach?
According to Plato, what happens to the soul after death?
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Which part of the soul is associated with logic and wisdom in Plato's philosophy?
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What led to Socrates' execution in 399 BCE?
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Plato's idea of the 'World of Forms' refers to what?
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Which of the following virtues is associated with the Spirited part of the soul?
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What term describes the unity of body and soul in man according to Saint Thomas Aquinas?
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Which quality of God refers to the idea that He has no physical form?
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Which law involves human participation of the Eternal Law?
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Which rational proof of God is based on the concept of an unmoved mover?
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According to Aquinas, which aspect of the soul remains after death?
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What is characterized by various degrees of perfection in the universe according to Aquinas?
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Which principle asserts that good should be done and pursued while evil should be avoided?
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Which of the following best describes human existence according to Aquinas?
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What does the term 'philosophy' etymologically mean?
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Which philosopher is associated with the theory of Forms?
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What key concept did Thomas Aquinas contribute to philosophy during the Medieval period?
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In the context of the Renaissance, which philosophical concept places man at the center of thought?
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Which philosopher is noted for his work 'Critique of Pure Reason'?
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What major societal focus did Michel Foucault's philosophy address?
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Which method of inquiry is predominantly associated with Francis Bacon?
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What significant shift occurred in philosophy during the Medieval period?
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What is the main philosophical focus of Karl Marx?
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Which philosopher is known for the critique of religion and the concept of the Ubermensch?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the concept of the physical self?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of the embodied spirit?
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What does environmental ethics primarily seek to understand?
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Which of the following philosophies emphasizes that man is the most significant in relation to the environment?
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What is the main principle associated with ensuring that human activities do not disrupt natural environmental flows?
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According to the principles laid out, which concept deals with making prudent decisions to minimize waste?
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In Buddhism, what is the path followed to alleviate suffering?
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What does biocentrism advocate regarding the significance of organisms?
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What is the essence of Descartes' Method?
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What does Descartes argue about the relationship between God and perfection?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Methodic Doubt'?
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According to Descartes, what role does judgment play in human error?
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Which statement reflects Descartes' distinction between body and mind?
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What idea is central to Descartes' conception of personhood?
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What did Descartes mean by 'I think therefore I am'?
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Which of the following best captures Descartes' view on innate knowledge?
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Study Notes
Philosophy
- Derived from Greek words philos (love) and sophia (wisdom), meaning "love of wisdom."
- Explores ultimate causes of tangible and intangible phenomena through reason.
- Investigates topics like God, the soul, society, and free will, transcending the realm of empirical science.
- Employs natural cognition and moral reasoning seeking objective truth.
- Engages with cosmological questions such as the origins of existence.
History of Philosophy
Pre-Socratic (600 - 500 BCE)
- Key figures: Thales, Anaximander, Heraclitus, Pythagoras.
- Thales posited water as the fundamental principle of all things.
Classic Greek (400 - 300 BCE)
- Key philosophers: Socrates (ethical focus), Plato (Theory of Forms), Aristotle (logic, ethics, and natural sciences).
- Greek civilization reached its peak.
- Shifted focus from cosmology to morality, culture, and tradition.
- Introduced Hedonism, emphasizing pleasure, and promoted ethical considerations.
Hellenistic (300 BCE - 200 CE)
- Emergence of Stoicism and Skepticism philosophies.
Roman (200 BCE - 500 CE)
- Notable thinkers: Cicero (adaptation of Greek thought), Seneca (stoic ethics), Marcus Aurelius (reflections in "Meditations"), Augustine of Hippo (Christian thought).
- Roman philosophy improved upon Greek foundations, introducing Christianity as a central theme.
Medieval (500 - 1500 CE)
- Key philosophers include Thomas Aquinas (Christian and Aristotelian synthesis) and Anselm of Canterbury (ontological argument).
- Philosophy became intertwined with the teachings of the Catholic Church and God-centric beliefs.
- Human understanding was limited by ecclesiastical doctrines, leading to the "Death of Science."
Renaissance (1700 - 1900 CE)
- Key philosophers: Niccolò Machiavelli (political science), Francis Bacon (empiricism, scientific method), John Locke (theory of mind), René Descartes (Cartesian dualism).
- Marked by a revival of Greek and Roman thought, and debates between Rationalism and Empiricism.
- Emphasized Anthropocentrism, focusing on human-centered views.
Modern (1700 - 1900 CE)
- Influential figures: Immanuel Kant (critical philosophy), David Hume (religious skepticism), Karl Marx (historical materialism), Friedrich Nietzsche (critique of religion).
- Emphasis on freedom and the challenge against colonialism.
20th Century and Beyond
- Notable philosophers: Michel Foucault (power and society), Jacques Derrida (deconstruction), Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir.
- Focus on understanding human actions and existence, along with ethical skepticism.
Socrates
- Recognized as the father of Western philosophy, emphasizing morality.
- Advocated for reason and virtue over hedonism, critiquing the Sophists.
- Introduced the concept of a definitive morality and justice rooted in equality and fairness.
- Executed in 399 BCE for corrupting youth and heretical beliefs.
Plato
- Successor of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle; introduced Dualism.
- Distinction between the World of Ideas (metaphysical, perfect) and World of Senses (physical, imperfect).
- Concept of the soul as the essence of a person, experiences "The Fall" into the physical realm and "The Liberation" through death.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Dominican priest known for "Summa Theologica."
- Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology.
- Assertion that humans are embodied souls, possessing intellect and will.
- Defined God's qualities, including simplicity, perfection, and unity.
- Developed laws: Eternal, Natural, Human, and Divine Laws, outlining the rational proofs for the existence of God.
René Descartes
- Father of Modern Philosophy, blended mathematician and scientist.
- Introduced analytical geometry and focused on rationalism and innate knowledge.
- Established Methodic Doubt, emphasizing skepticism of sensory experiences and subjective beliefs.
- Famous proposition: "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am").
Human Person as Embodied Spirit
- Concept of humanity distinguished by self-awareness and moral agency.
- Embodied spirit, combining body and soul, central to human identity.
- Explored through varying perspectives, such as Creation (Adam and Eve) and Evolution (common ancestry with apes).
- Highlights the intrinsic value and dignity of human existence.
Human Person and the Environment
- Philosophy investigates the moral relationship between humans and the environment.
- Environmental ethics promote understanding of humanity's role in ecological stewardship.
- Concepts of Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism, and Ecocentrism illustrate varying views on human significance relative to nature.
- Principles emphasize environmental integrity, economic efficiency, and equity for future generations.
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Explore the foundations of philosophy, including its etymology and definition as the 'love of wisdom.' This quiz delves into the key concepts, ultimate causes, and the distinction between philosophical inquiry and physical science.