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Aristotle believed that the world is all there is to it and there is no reality over and above what the senses can ______.

perceive

Aristotle believed that every human being moves according to some end and aspires for an end, and this end is ______.

happiness or human flourishing.

Aristotle was the first philosopher to approach reality scientifically and the end goal of life, which is ______.

happiness

Happiness is the be all and end all of everything that we do, according to ______.

<p>Aristotle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle believed that the world is all there is to it and there is no reality over and above what the ______ can perceive.

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

Aristotle believed that every human being moves according to some end and aspires for an end, and this end is happiness or human ______.

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

Happiness is the be all and end all of everything that we do, according to ______.

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

Aristotle believed that every human being moves according to some end and aspires for an end, and this end is happiness or ______ flourishing.

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

Plato recognized change as a process and a phenomenon that happens in the world, that in fact, it is ______.

<p>constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle believed that the world is all there is to it and there is no reality over and above what the senses can ______.

<p>perceive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Happiness is the be all and end all of everything that we do, according to ______.

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

Human flourishing is a kind of contentment in knowing that one is getting the best out of life and has maxed his ______.

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

Aristotle extended his analysis from the external world into the province of the ______ person.

<p>human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Human flourishing is a kind of contentment in knowing that one is getting the best out of life and has maxed his ______.

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

Plato recognized change as a process and a phenomenon that happens in the world, that in fact, it is ______.

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

Plato recognized change as a process and a phenomenon that happens in the world, that in fact, it is ______.

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

Aristotle believed that change is a process that is inherent in things and every entity moves from potentiality to ______.

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

Every action that emanates from a human person is a function of the ______ that the person has, according to Aristotle.

<p>purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every action that emanates from a human person is a function of the purpose that the person has, according to ______.

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

Plato believed in two aspects of reality, the world of forms and the world of ______.

<p>matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle believed that change is a process that is inherent in things and every entity moves from ______ to actuality.

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

Study Notes

  • Aristotle was the first philosopher to approach reality scientifically and the end goal of life, which is happiness.
  • Aristotle believed that the world is all there is to it and there is no reality over and above what the senses can perceive.
  • Aristotle believed that every human being moves according to some end and aspires for an end, and this end is happiness or human flourishing.
  • Happiness is the be all and end all of everything that we do, according to Aristotle.
  • Human flourishing is a kind of contentment in knowing that one is getting the best out of life and has maxed his potentials.
  • Plato believed in two aspects of reality, the world of forms and the world of matter.
  • Plato recognized change as a process and a phenomenon that happens in the world, that in fact, it is constant.
  • Aristotle believed that change is a process that is inherent in things and every entity moves from potentiality to actuality.
  • Aristotle extended his analysis from the external world into the province of the human person.
  • Every action that emanates from a human person is a function of the purpose that the person has, according to Aristotle.

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Are you interested in philosophy and want to test your knowledge of Aristotle and Plato? Take this quiz to learn more about their ideas on reality, happiness, human flourishing, and the nature of change. See if you can identify their unique perspectives on the world and the human experience. Explore how their theories differ and how they each contribute to our understanding of philosophy. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these great thinkers.

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