17 Questions
Who is considered an ideal critical thinker and personifies intellectual inquiry and integrity in history?
Socrates
What did Plato believe about ideas captured by human senses?
They are defective and filled with errors
Which philosopher was a student of Socrates and used the Socratic Method in his works like Republic and Apology?
Plato
Which philosopher focused most of his works on the science of logic?
Aristotle
What is the term used to refer to the grouping of Aristotle's works that includes 'Sophical Refutation' and 'Categories'?
Oragon
Which thinker encouraged critical thinking through his teaching method rather than rote memorization?
Socrates
In a syllogism, what is the term used for the last assertion or argument?
Conclusion
Who was sent to Academe by Plato and later became the tutor of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What is the role of the premises in making an argument true or valid in a syllogism?
They must be true
Which term in a syllogism refers to the predicate of the conclusion?
Major Term
According to Aristotle, what is the term used for arguments composed of assertions in a syllogism?
Syllogism
What does the term 'Philosophy' mean?
Love of wisdom
What is the main focus of Critical Thinking?
Reflective thinking and decision-making
What is Logic primarily concerned with?
Distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning
What abilities does Philosophy aim to develop, as per the American Philosophical Association?
Cultivating self-expression and reflection
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of critical examination of personal assumptions and beliefs?
Socrates
What distinguishes Critical Thinking as a Philosophy, based on the text?
It involves reflective thinking and decision-making
Test your knowledge on logic and famous logicians throughout history, including Socrates and the Socratic Method. Learn about the principle of correct reasoning and how it applies to intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
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