Philosophy of Plato
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What is the function of the reason in Plato's tripartite soul?

  • To observe worldly objects
  • To satisfy bodily needs
  • To acquire knowledge through sensory organs
  • To control and direct passion and appetite (correct)
  • What is the nature of ideas according to Plato?

  • They are born and die
  • They are eternal and unchanging (correct)
  • They are acquired through sensory organs
  • They are a product of the human psyche
  • Why does Plato regard sensory organs as a hindrance to knowledge acquisition?

  • Because they distract from the soul's true nature
  • Because they are temporary
  • Because they are unreliable
  • Because they are limited to the physical world (correct)
  • What is the role of appetite in Plato's tripartite soul?

    <p>To satisfy natural needs of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Plato's concept and Freud's concept?

    <p>Both propose the idea of id, ego, and super ego</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the institution established by Plato?

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

    What is the focal point of Socrates' method of gaining knowledge and understanding?

    <p>Looking inwards to the self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between knowledge and awareness according to Socrates?

    <p>Knowledge and awareness create virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Socrates' view on the concept of happiness?

    <p>Happiness is achieved through acquiring by honest means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the psyche or soul in Socrates' philosophy?

    <p>The psyche is superior to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle of Socrates' concept of the universe?

    <p>All things have a definite purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Socratic method of teaching?

    <p>It involves a dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to ancient Greek philosophers, what were the three basic elements considered to be the ingredients of all matter including humans?

    <p>Water, Air, Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying idea behind the concept of eternal contradictions, according to ancient Greek philosophers?

    <p>There is always a counter explanation to every phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is credited with laying the foundation of ideas for many philosophers/psychologists to follow?

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

    Where did Socrates believe knowledge and truth reside?

    <p>In the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did the ancient Greek philosophers develop, which was later supported by the discovery of atoms?

    <p>The concept that everything consists of small indivisible particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the concept of eternal contradictions in ancient Greek philosophy?

    <p>It led to the idea of constant flux in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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