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According to Socrates, what is the significance of self-knowledge?
According to Socrates, what is the significance of self-knowledge?
- It is irrelevant to leading a happy and meaningful life.
- It has no impact on an individual's capabilities or potential.
- It guarantees a life free from any kind of difficulty or hardship.
- It enables an individual to cope with life's difficulties and be the best version of themselves. (correct)
What does Socrates' statement 'I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing' emphasize?
What does Socrates' statement 'I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing' emphasize?
- Knowledge is unattainable due to inherent human ignorance.
- Possession of knowledge is virtuous while ignorance is vice.
- Intelligence is the key to acquiring knowledge and virtue.
- Humility is essential for acquiring knowledge and wisdom. (correct)
According to Plato, what constitutes the ultimate reality?
According to Plato, what constitutes the ultimate reality?
- Imperfect representation of perfect forms
- Mortal human body
- Eternal and abstract universal existence of things (correct)
- Experience in the world
What does Plato's concept of 'soul' imply about its relationship with the body?
What does Plato's concept of 'soul' imply about its relationship with the body?
What did Socrates mean when he said 'Unexamined life is not worth living'?
What did Socrates mean when he said 'Unexamined life is not worth living'?
What does Socrates' statement 'Know thyself' imply about the pursuit of self-knowledge?
What does Socrates' statement 'Know thyself' imply about the pursuit of self-knowledge?
What is the basis of reality?
What is the basis of reality?
Who said 'I think therefore, I am'?
Who said 'I think therefore, I am'?
What is the entity according to the text that allows meaningful thinking about temporal continuity?
What is the entity according to the text that allows meaningful thinking about temporal continuity?
What is described as the objects of the intellect?
What is described as the objects of the intellect?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of self-discovery through introspection?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of self-discovery through introspection?
What is considered as the superiority of humans?
What is considered as the superiority of humans?
What does Rene Descartes doubt, according to the text?
What does Rene Descartes doubt, according to the text?
What is considered as an unnecessary trait leading to existential crisis?
What is considered as an unnecessary trait leading to existential crisis?
What does Rene Descartes declare as 'excessive pride' according to the text?
What does Rene Descartes declare as 'excessive pride' according to the text?
Flashcards
Socrates' Self-Knowledge Importance
Socrates' Self-Knowledge Importance
Self-knowledge helps people handle life's challenges and be the best versions of themselves.
Socrates' 'I know nothing' meaning
Socrates' 'I know nothing' meaning
Humility is crucial for gaining knowledge and wisdom, as recognizing limitations allows growth.
Plato's Ultimate Reality
Plato's Ultimate Reality
Plato believed reality is eternal and abstract universal concepts, not physical objects.
Plato's Soul & Body
Plato's Soul & Body
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Socrates' 'Unexamined Life'
Socrates' 'Unexamined Life'
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Socrates' 'Know Thyself'
Socrates' 'Know Thyself'
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Basis of Reality (Socrates)
Basis of Reality (Socrates)
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Rene Descartes' famous quote
Rene Descartes' famous quote
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Meaningful thinking (temporal continuity)
Meaningful thinking (temporal continuity)
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Objects of intellect (Plato)
Objects of intellect (Plato)
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Self-discovery (St. Augustine)
Self-discovery (St. Augustine)
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Human superiority
Human superiority
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Descartes' Doubts
Descartes' Doubts
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Unnecessary Trait (Existential Crisis)
Unnecessary Trait (Existential Crisis)
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Excessive Pride (Descartes)
Excessive Pride (Descartes)
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