16 Questions
According to Plato, which part of the soul should ideally be in charge?
Reason
What term refers to the concept that everything has a purpose or a 'final cause'?
Teleology
In Plato's model of the psyche, which part of the soul is associated with being ruled by biological or material whims?
Appetite
What character trait is associated with the part of the soul focused on social status according to Plato?
Spirit
Which side does Plato mention as being 'out of balance' if it rules an individual?
Appetite
What kind of individuals are likely to feed their appetites at the expense of other life pursuits according to Plato?
Individuals addicted to self-destructive patterns of behavior
According to Plato, what part of the soul should act as good counsel seeking understanding and insight before acting?
Reason
Which belief about human nature is consistent with Thomas Hobbes' philosophy?
People cannot be trusted and need kings to rule over them.
Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for separation of powers and checks and balances in government?
Baron de Montesquieu
What did John Locke believe about the relationship between people and government?
People have rights and should overthrow the government when kings abuse their power.
Which thinker believed that the best form of government is a direct democracy promoting the common good of the majority?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What did Voltaire advocate for regarding freedom of speech?
People should be allowed to say anything they want, even if others don't like it.
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about human nature?
People are naturally good, but power corrupts them.
How did the intellectuals of the Enlightenment believe the universe could be understood?
Through observation and natural laws
What was a central belief of political thinkers during the Enlightenment period?
The notion that people have natural rights and freedoms
What parallel did Plato draw between individual justice and social justice?
Both involve three parts: reason, spirit, and appetite
Explore Plato's belief in the importance of balance in the soul for living a virtuous life, and his teleological concept of morality. Learn how Plato associated living a good life with fulfilling a purpose or 'final cause'.
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