18 Questions
What is the function of the reason in Plato's tripartite soul?
To control and direct passion and appetite
What is the nature of ideas according to Plato?
They are eternal and unchanging
Why does Plato regard sensory organs as a hindrance to knowledge acquisition?
Because they are limited to the physical world
What is the role of appetite in Plato's tripartite soul?
To satisfy natural needs of the body
What is the similarity between Plato's concept and Freud's concept?
Both propose the idea of id, ego, and super ego
What is the name of the institution established by Plato?
Academy
What is the focal point of Socrates' method of gaining knowledge and understanding?
Looking inwards to the self
What is the relationship between knowledge and awareness according to Socrates?
Knowledge and awareness create virtue
What is Socrates' view on the concept of happiness?
Happiness is achieved through acquiring by honest means
What is the significance of the psyche or soul in Socrates' philosophy?
The psyche is superior to the body
What is the underlying principle of Socrates' concept of the universe?
All things have a definite purpose
What is the characteristic of the Socratic method of teaching?
It involves a dialogue
According to ancient Greek philosophers, what were the three basic elements considered to be the ingredients of all matter including humans?
Water, Air, Fire
What is the underlying idea behind the concept of eternal contradictions, according to ancient Greek philosophers?
There is always a counter explanation to every phenomenon
Which philosopher is credited with laying the foundation of ideas for many philosophers/psychologists to follow?
Socrates
Where did Socrates believe knowledge and truth reside?
In the mind
What concept did the ancient Greek philosophers develop, which was later supported by the discovery of atoms?
The concept that everything consists of small indivisible particles
What was the significance of the concept of eternal contradictions in ancient Greek philosophy?
It led to the idea of constant flux in the world
Explore the philosophical ideas of Plato, including the concept of appetite, eternal ideas, and the role of the soul in acquiring knowledge.
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