Philosophy in Ancient Greek Thought
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According to Plato's theory, which part of the soul is considered immortal?

  • The rational soul (correct)
  • The appetitive soul
  • All three components of the soul are immortal
  • The spirited soul

What is the key to achieving justice in the human person, according to Plato?

  • Balancing the three components of the soul harmoniously (correct)
  • Allowing the appetitive soul to dominate the other two components
  • Prioritizing the rational soul over the other two components
  • Suppressing the spirited and appetitive souls completely

According to Aristotle, what should govern all of life's activities?

  • Reason and intellect (correct)
  • The passions and emotions
  • The senses and lower nature
  • Social status and reputation

What is the 'Golden Mean' principle advocated by Aristotle?

<p>Living a life of moderation, in consonance with reason (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to achieving human happiness, as per Aristotle?

<p>The harmonious development of the whole self (physical, economic, and social powers) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?

<p>Both Plato and Aristotle advocated for the suppression of emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the primary concern of the earliest Greek thinkers?

<p>Debunking myths and seeking fundamental truths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates believe was the worst fate that could befall a person?

<p>To live but die inside (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Socrates' view, which of the following statements about the self is true?

<p>The self consists of a mortal body and an immortal soul (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about philosophy is NOT true?

<p>Philosophy is limited to the study of a specific domain of human experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, when are both the body and the soul present in the physical realm?

<p>When we are alive and our body and soul are attached (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the essence of Socrates' mission, as described in the passage?

<p>To know oneself and explore the duality of the human self (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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