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?

To satisfy natural needs of the body Signup and view all the answers

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

Both propose the idea of id, ego, and super ego Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the institution established by Plato?

Academy Signup and view all the answers

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

Looking inwards to the self Signup and view all the answers

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

Knowledge and awareness create virtue Signup and view all the answers

What is Socrates' view on the concept of happiness?

Happiness is achieved through acquiring by honest means Signup and view all the answers

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

The psyche is superior to the body Signup and view all the answers

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

All things have a definite purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Socratic method of teaching?

It involves a dialogue 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?

Water, Air, Fire Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Socrates Signup and view all the answers

Where did Socrates believe knowledge and truth reside?

In the mind Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers