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Philosophy: Love of Wisdom

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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'?

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?

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?

Thales, Heraclitus, Anaximander Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of knowing the mechanism behind a toy according to the text?

To understand how it functions Signup and view all the answers

In which book did Alfredo Co propose three major philosophical questions asked by ancient civilizations?

The Blooming of the Hundred Flowers Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'philosophy'?

Love of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

How does philosophy differ from disciplines like mathematics or physics?

It is an activity that involves both thought and action Signup and view all the answers

What does Norris Clarke describe as the starting point of philosophy?

Wonder Signup and view all the answers

Why do children naturally want to know about the internal workings of their toys?

Because they are inherently curious and inquisitive Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of fundamental questions in philosophy?

'Is there a God?' and 'What is reality?' Signup and view all the answers

How does philosophy differ from other intellectual pursuits according to the text?

It involves asking basic fundamental questions about life Signup and view all the answers