Philosophers: Socrates to Marx
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What was the main reason Socrates was sentenced to death in Athens?

  • Challenging the wealthy class
  • Corrupting the youth and impiety (correct)
  • Promoting atheism
  • Fleeing from the battlefield

    • Which of the following describes Socrates's view on virtue?

  • Virtue is irrelevant to moral action
  • Virtue is primarily based on societal acceptance
  • Virtue is unlearnable and inborn
  • Virtue is a type of knowledge (correct)

    • How did Socrates choose to respond to his death sentence?

  • He agreed to stop philosophizing
  • He accepted the death sentence (correct)
  • He fled to another city
  • He attempted to negotiate with the government

    • What method is associated with Socratic philosophical discussions?

    <p>The Socratic Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase did Socrates famously use to express his philosophy on life?

    <p>The unexamined life is not worth living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher was a student of Socrates and significantly influenced Western philosophy?

    <p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Plato's ideas have in the centuries following his life?

    <p>They directly influenced early mediaeval philosophy and theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tradition in philosophy emerged in the late nineteenth century influenced by Plato's ideas?

    <p>Mathematical Platonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental principle does Kant's ethical framework emphasize?

    <p>Actions should be based on universally applicable principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Karl Marx believe would eventually lead to the downfall of capitalism?

    <p>Inherent inequalities and conflicts within capitalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes historical materialism in Marx's thought?

    <p>The view that history evolves through changes in economic production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift in thought did Descartes' work promote?

    <p>Rationalism and skepticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Marx and Engels view the role of labor in society?

    <p>It shapes social relationships and structures the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's ideas significantly influenced the French Revolution?

    <p>Jean-Jacques Rousseau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of production is NOT identified by Marx as a stage in societal evolution?

    <p>Industrialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of Rousseau's most famous work?

    <p>The Social Contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kant assert about traditional metaphysical questions?

    <p>They cannot be fully answered through reason alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of Marx’s ideas on global politics?

    <p>It inspired major political movements toward socialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Rousseau, what emerges from varying degrees of inequality in society?

    <p>Monarchy, democracy, and aristocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Descartes primarily influence with his emphasis on observation and experimentation?

    <p>Modern science and philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rousseau view advancements in society?

    <p>As a trigger for moral decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of human nature did Rousseau argue is present in the 'state of nature'?

    <p>Uncorrupted morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rousseau believe was necessary to improve societal problems?

    <p>A new political system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects Rousseau's view on individual freedom?

    <p>Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Descartes do to avoid persecution for his beliefs?

    <p>Live a secretive life in the Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Plato's main contribution to philosophy?

    <p>The concept of Forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form did Plato primarily present his philosophical ideas?

    <p>Dialogues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a literary motif derived from Plato's philosophy?

    <p>The philosopher-king</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Plato's ideal society as outlined in The Republic?

    <p>A society divided into classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant philosophical field has been influenced by Plato's ideas since the late 19th century?

    <p>Philosophy of mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle establish that was not replaced until the mid-nineteenth century?

    <p>Formal Logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a syllogism according to Aristotle's definition?

    <p>A logical argument with three parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Plato and Aristotle in terms of their philosophical approaches?

    <p>Plato's emphasis was on ideal Forms, while Aristotle focused on the empirical world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Plato's work is false?

    <p>He appears as a character in most of his dialogues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Plato liken the world of experience to in his Cave metaphor?

    <p>Shadows on a wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Rousseau's approach to education as outlined in his book Emile?

    <p>Emphasis on experiential learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation did Immanuel Kant contribute to Western philosophy?

    <p>Shift from a Ptolemaic to a Copernican worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kant's central philosophical inquiry primarily focused on what aspects of human capability?

    <p>The powers and limitations of human reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason Kant's writing faced criticism?

    <p>His complex writing style caused misunderstandings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical tradition did Kant establish that continues to influence various disciplines?

    <p>Kantianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Kant use to differentiate between the world as we experience it and the world as it exists independently?

    <p>Transcendental idealism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key themes in Rousseau's conflicts with other Enlightenment thinkers?

    <p>The nature of human emotions and instincts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which work did Kant first present his complex ideas that later prompted a revised edition?

    <p>Critique of Pure Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of impact did Rousseau's works have on philosophy?

    <p>A lasting influence on human nature and societal dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Kant's daily routine, as noted by contemporaries?

    <p>Predictable afternoon walks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Philosophy?

    • Philosophy is the examination of reality and human experience.
    • Philosophers come from various fields, with different concerns.
    • The word "philosophy" is Greek, meaning "love of wisdom".

    Philosophers of the West

    • Influential thinkers whose ideas shape our understanding of the human condition.
    • Their ideas cover topics like reasoning, reality, spirituality, consciousness, dreams, social organization, human behavior, and love.

    Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

    • Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundations of Western philosophy.
    • Their ideas continue to influence our understanding of the world today.
    • These thinkers used reason and logic to understand the cosmos and human morality.

    The Pre-Socratic Philosophers

    • Thales of Miletus (624/623 – c. 548/545 BC):
      • First Greek philosopher, focusing on natural science.
      • Believed the universe originated from a single element (water).
      • Developed cosmological ideas.
    • Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC):
      • Explored mathematics and its relationship to the universe.
      • Discovered mathematical relationships and proportions.
      • Developed theories about numbers and geometry.

    The Great Three

    • Socrates (c. 470–399 BCE):
      • Focused on ethical concerns.
      • Emphasized the importance of self-examination.
      • Developed the Socratic method.
    • Plato (c. 428–c. 348 BCE):
      • Student of Socrates.
      • Proposed the Theory of Forms.
      • Developed ideas about justice and ideal society.
    • Aristotle (384–322 BCE):
      • Student of Plato.
      • Developed formal logic and a systematic approach to philosophy.
      • Made contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and other fields.

    St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1224-1274)

    • Established a system of Christianized Aristotelianism.
    • Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology.
    • Distinguished philosophy from theology.

    Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 – 1527)

    • Renaissance figure.
    • Known for The Prince, a political treatise.
    • Emphasized pragmatic leadership over traditional moral values.

    René Descartes (1596-1650)

    • Father of modern philosophy.
    • Developed a scientific approach to understanding the world.
    • Introduced the concept of mind-body dualism.
    • Developed method of systematic doubt.
    • Famous quote: "I think, therefore I am".

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 –1778)

    • Philosopher, writer, and composer.
    • Influenced the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
    • Argued for a balance between societal needs and individual freedom.

    Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)

    • Significant figure in the Enlightenment.
    • Developed transcendental idealism.
    • Emphasized the importance of reason and experience in acquiring knowledge.
    • Developed a moral philosophy based on categorical imperative.

    Karl Marx (1818-1883)

    • German economist and political theorist.
    • Developed historical materialism.
    • Focused on class struggles and the critique of capitalism.

    Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    • German philosopher.
    • Critiqued traditional Western philosophy, religion, and morality.
    • Used aphoristic and poetic writing style.
    • Known for concepts like the "will to power."

    Jean-Paul Sartre (1905 – 1980)

    • French philosopher, novelist, and activist.
    • Significant figure in existentialism.
    • Emphasized individual freedom and responsibility.

    Michel Foucault (1926–1984)

    • French historian, social theorist, and philosopher.
    • Analyzed power and knowledge.
    • Critiqued modernist ideas.

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