Philosophy Chapter 3: The Great Philosophers
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What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

  • Study of morality
  • Understanding of nature
  • Knowledge of facts
  • Love of wisdom (correct)

    • Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are considered some of the original Greek philosophers.

    True

    Who was Thales of Miletus?

    The first Greek philosopher focused on scientific thought.

    Philosophy is the intellectual, abstract, and methodical examination of ______.

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

    Which of the following topics is NOT typically associated with philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

    <p>Emotion regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the philosopher to their primary focus:

    <p>Socrates = Ethics and morality Plato = Theory of forms Aristotle = Empirical observation Thales of Miletus = Natural science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Philosophy in the 7th century BC was mainly concerned with moral issues.

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

    What was a major concern of philosophy during the time of Thales of Miletus?

    <p>Natural science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is known for the concept of the 'Übermensch'?

    <p>Friedrich Nietzsche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Friedrich Nietzsche retired from teaching due to financial reasons.

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

    What does Jean-Paul Sartre mean by saying that humans are 'condemned to be free'?

    <p>Humans bear full responsibility for their choices without a Creator to guide them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nietzsche's assertion that 'God is ___' is a significant element of his philosophy.

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

    Match the following philosophers with their notable contributions:

    <p>Friedrich Nietzsche = Slave morality and Übermensch Jean-Paul Sartre = Authentic existence and responsibility Jacques Derrida = Deconstruction Albert Camus = Absurdism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement did Sartre strongly support after World War II?

    <p>Algerian resistance against French imperialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Existentialism is associated with questioning established truths.

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

    Name one philosopher known for their contributions to existentialism alongside Sartre.

    <p>Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Camus, or Jacques Derrida.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Rousseau's educational philosophy as presented in his book Emile?

    <p>Experiential learning that respects children's emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immanuel Kant's work primarily focused on the physical sciences rather than philosophy.

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

    What was the title of Kant's first major work published in 1781?

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

    Kant is known for introducing the philosophical concept of ______, which distinguishes between phenomena and noumena.

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

    Match the following philosophers with their contributions:

    <p>Rousseau = Educational philosophy emphasizing experiential learning Kant = Philosophy focusing on human reason Voltaire = Critic of organized religion Diderot = Known for the Encyclopedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism did Kant often face regarding his works?

    <p>Inaccessible writing style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rousseau and Kant had a harmonious relationship throughout their intellectual careers.

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

    What transformation did Kant initiate in Western philosophy?

    <p>He shifted from the Ptolemaic view to a Copernican perspective emphasizing human reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary starting point for philosophy according to Aquinas?

    <p>General first principles about the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Machiavellian' refers to a straightforward and honest approach to politics.

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

    What major work published in 1532 is often seen as the foundation of modern political theory?

    <p>The Prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aquinas's philosophy was adopted as the official philosophy of Roman Catholicism in ______.

    <p>1917</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Aquinas = Philosopher and theologian who differentiated between philosophy and theology The Prince = Political work outlining the use of deception in politics Machiavellian = Describes cunning and deceitful political behavior Thomism = Official philosophy of Roman Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who called for a return to Aquinas in the late 19th century?

    <p>Pope Leo XIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aquinas was canonized a saint shortly after his death.

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

    What year was Niccolò Machiavelli born?

    <p>1469</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophy did Sartre seek to reconcile with existentialism?

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

    Sartre was primarily focused on economic analysis in his approach to Marxism.

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

    What was the central idea behind Foucault's philosophy regarding power?

    <p>Power is everywhere and comes from various sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sartre advocated for national liberation movements in ______ and Vietnam.

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

    Match the following thinkers with their contributions:

    <p>Sartre = Existentialism and Marxism Foucault = Analysis of power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas was Foucault known to influence?

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

    Foucault fully endorsed modernist ideas throughout his career.

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

    What term did Foucault coin to describe the relationship between knowledge and power?

    <p>Power/knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to Plato's notion of ideal, perfect, and changeless beings underlying the world of experience?

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

    Plato was a character in most of his own philosophical dialogues.

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

    What is the title of Plato's most renowned work that presents his vision of a utopic society?

    <p>The Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aristotle developed the __________ system of reasoning known as Formal Logic.

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

    Match the following philosophers with their major contributions:

    <p>Plato = Forms and idealism Aristotle = Formal Logic and syllogism Socrates = Dialectical method Platonism = Philosophy of mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical concept refers to the love that transcends physical attraction, rooted in Plato's ideas?

    <p>Platonic love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mathematical Platonism is a recent tradition that has gained followers since the late nineteenth century.

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

    Identify one literary motif or metaphor associated with Plato's philosophy.

    <p>The Cave metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Part II, Chapter 3: The Great Philosophers of Europe

    • Philosophy is the intellectual, abstract, and methodical examination of reality or human experience.
    • Philosophers of the West are influential thinkers shaping our understanding of the human condition, ranging from reasoning and reality to spirituality, consciousness, human behaviour, logic, and love.
    • Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy laid the foundations of Western thought, with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle significantly impacting understanding of the world today. They used reason and logic to explore the cosmos and human morality.
    • Pre-Socratic philosophers, like Thales of Miletus (624/623 – c. 548/545 BCE), the first Greek philosopher, focused on natural science rather than moral issues. Thales was born in Miletus in Asia Minor.

    Thales of Miletus

    • Thales was a monist, believing the universe originated from a single element (water).
    • He sought a natural explanation for the universe, rather than relying on divine intervention.
    • He is considered a pioneer of scientific thought.

    Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BCE)

    • Pythagoras believed mathematics held the key to understanding the universe, identifying principles governing everything in it.
    • He developed mathematical theories impacting architecture and geometry.
    • He viewed numbers as having spiritual significance.

    Socrates (c. 470–399 BCE)

    • Socrates is known for his relentless questioning and emphasis on the pursuit of truth and virtue.
    • His method, the Socratic method, involved challenging assumptions through dialogue.
    • Socrates maintained that a life of virtue is linked to knowledge.
    • He was found guilty of "impiety" and "corrupting the youth" and sentenced to death by hemlock.

    Plato (c. 428–c. 348 BCE)

    • Plato, a student of Socrates, emphasized the importance of Forms (ideal, perfect versions of things that exist independent of the material world).
    • His philosophy is expressed in dialogues, most famously in The Republic.
    • Plato's ideas influenced mathematics and Western philosophy significantly.
    • His concept of Forms profoundly impacted the philosophy of mathematics.

    Aristotle (384–322 BCE)

    • Aristotle, a student of Plato, made substantial contributions to metaphysics, ethics, logic, political philosophy, and science.
    • He developed a system of reasoning using syllogisms (logical arguments).
    • He emphasized observation and classification in understanding the natural world.

    St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1224–1274)

    • Aquinas, an influential medieval philosopher, integrated Christian theology with Aristotelian philosophy.
    • He explored metaphysics, logic, cosmology, etc. establishing a connection between faith and reason.

    Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)

    • Machiavelli is known for his practical approach to politics, as seen in his book The Prince.
    • He analyzed how rulers maintain power and manage their states sometimes prioritizing strategic political action over traditional morality.

    René Descartes (1596–1650)

    • Descartes is considered the father of modern philosophy.
    • He emphasized methodical doubt and reason as foundations for knowledge.
    • He articulated a dualistic approach to the mind-body problem.
    • His famous statement "I think, therefore I am" illustrates his method of seeking absolute certainty.

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778)

    • Rousseau's ideas significantly influenced the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
    • He viewed humans as inherently good in the "state of nature," corrupted by societal structures and inequalities.
    • The Social Contract outlines his concept of a legitimate political order rooted in classical republicanism.

    Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)

    • Kant revolutionized philosophy with his transcendental idealism.
    • He focused on questions of human reason's ability to know the world.
    • His concept of categorical imperative emphasized moral action based on rational principles.

    Karl Marx (1818–1883)

    • Marx developed historical materialism, emphasizing the role of material conditions in shaping society.
    • He analyzed social conflicts and advocated for revolution to overcome class inequality and create a classless society.

    Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    • Nietzsche challenged traditional Western philosophical values, questioning morality and reason.
    • His concept of the "will to power" explored the drive for self-overcoming and creation.
    • His work influenced 20th-century thought.

    Jean-Paul Sartre (1905–1980)

    • Sartre, an influential existentialist philosopher, emphasized individual freedom and responsibility.
    • His work explored the challenges of existence without inherent meaning, often highlighting oppressive socio-political realities.

    Michel Foucault (1926–1984)

    • Foucault analyzed power and knowledge, arguing that knowledge is intertwined with power dynamics.
    • His critical approach addressed social structures and forms of control.

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