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What are the three major philosophical questions asked by ancient civilizations?
What are the three major philosophical questions asked by ancient civilizations?
- Who am I, What am I, and Where am I? (correct)
- How old am I, What should I do, and Where should I go?
- Who created me, What is my purpose, and Where will I end up?
- Why am I here, How am I, and When will I leave?
Which ancient civilization focused on the question of 'Who am I'?
Which ancient civilization focused on the question of 'Who am I'?
- Ancient Indians in the Indus Valley (correct)
- Ancient Chinese
- Ancient Egyptians
- Ancient Greeks
Which Chinese religions emphasized moral education for living in accordance with nature?
Which Chinese religions emphasized moral education for living in accordance with nature?
- Confucianism and Taoism (correct)
- Islam and Sikhism
- Shintoism and Buddhism
- Judaism and Christianity
Who were some ancient Greek thinkers who tried to provide theories on the origin of all things?
Who were some ancient Greek thinkers who tried to provide theories on the origin of all things?
What is the significance of knowing the mechanism behind a toy according to the text?
What is the significance of knowing the mechanism behind a toy according to the text?
In which book did Alfredo Co propose three major philosophical questions asked by ancient civilizations?
In which book did Alfredo Co propose three major philosophical questions asked by ancient civilizations?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
How does philosophy differ from disciplines like mathematics or physics?
How does philosophy differ from disciplines like mathematics or physics?
What does Norris Clarke describe as the starting point of philosophy?
What does Norris Clarke describe as the starting point of philosophy?
Why do children naturally want to know about the internal workings of their toys?
Why do children naturally want to know about the internal workings of their toys?
What are some examples of fundamental questions in philosophy?
What are some examples of fundamental questions in philosophy?
How does philosophy differ from other intellectual pursuits according to the text?
How does philosophy differ from other intellectual pursuits according to the text?
