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What is the function of the reason in Plato's tripartite soul?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of appetite in Plato's tripartite soul?
What is the similarity between Plato's concept and Freud's concept?
What is the similarity between Plato's concept and Freud's concept?
What is the name of the institution established by Plato?
What is the name of the institution established by Plato?
What is the focal point of Socrates' method of gaining knowledge and understanding?
What is the focal point of Socrates' method of gaining knowledge and understanding?
What is the relationship between knowledge and awareness according to Socrates?
What is the relationship between knowledge and awareness according to Socrates?
What is Socrates' view on the concept of happiness?
What is Socrates' view on the concept of happiness?
What is the significance of the psyche or soul in Socrates' philosophy?
What is the significance of the psyche or soul in Socrates' philosophy?
What is the underlying principle of Socrates' concept of the universe?
What is the underlying principle of Socrates' concept of the universe?
What is the characteristic of the Socratic method of teaching?
What is the characteristic of the Socratic method of teaching?
According to ancient Greek philosophers, what were the three basic elements considered to be the ingredients of all matter including humans?
According to ancient Greek philosophers, what were the three basic elements considered to be the ingredients of all matter including humans?
What is the underlying idea behind the concept of eternal contradictions, according to ancient Greek philosophers?
What is the underlying idea behind the concept of eternal contradictions, according to ancient Greek philosophers?
Which philosopher is credited with laying the foundation of ideas for many philosophers/psychologists to follow?
Which philosopher is credited with laying the foundation of ideas for many philosophers/psychologists to follow?
Where did Socrates believe knowledge and truth reside?
Where did Socrates believe knowledge and truth reside?
What concept did the ancient Greek philosophers develop, which was later supported by the discovery of atoms?
What concept did the ancient Greek philosophers develop, which was later supported by the discovery of atoms?
What was the significance of the concept of eternal contradictions in ancient Greek philosophy?
What was the significance of the concept of eternal contradictions in ancient Greek philosophy?
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