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What is the etymological definition of philosophy?
What is the etymological definition of philosophy?
- The search for truth
- The development of critical habits
- The love of wisdom (correct)
- The questioning of the apparent
What does philosophy refer to as a pursuit?
What does philosophy refer to as a pursuit?
- Developing critical habits (correct)
- Achieving success
- Exploring science
- Seeking happiness
How is defining philosophy in terms of a specific subject matter described?
How is defining philosophy in terms of a specific subject matter described?
- Easy and straightforward
- Precise and accurate
- Complex and challenging (correct)
- Irrelevant and unnecessary
What does philosophy involve in relation to truth?
What does philosophy involve in relation to truth?
In philosophy, what is emphasized regarding the apparent?
In philosophy, what is emphasized regarding the apparent?
What is the literal definition of philosophy based on its etymology?
What is the literal definition of philosophy based on its etymology?
According to Socrates, what does wisdom consist of?
According to Socrates, what does wisdom consist of?
What distinguishes the wisdom philosophers seek from other forms of wisdom?
What distinguishes the wisdom philosophers seek from other forms of wisdom?
What makes defining philosophy difficult according to the text?
What makes defining philosophy difficult according to the text?
What approach does the text suggest for better understanding philosophy?
What approach does the text suggest for better understanding philosophy?
What does questioning and criticism in philosophy entail?
What does questioning and criticism in philosophy entail?
According to Socrates, what feeling is associated with philosophers?
According to Socrates, what feeling is associated with philosophers?
Why is raising the right question often considered crucial in philosophy?
Why is raising the right question often considered crucial in philosophy?
What did Pythagoras do regarding the term 'philosopher'?
What did Pythagoras do regarding the term 'philosopher'?
What is suggested as the best way to learn and understand philosophy?
What is suggested as the best way to learn and understand philosophy?
What distinguishes the content of philosophy from other disciplines like chemistry and physics?
What distinguishes the content of philosophy from other disciplines like chemistry and physics?
Why does the text mention that philosophy is not as elusive as often thought?
Why does the text mention that philosophy is not as elusive as often thought?
