12 Questions
In The Republic, what is the story from Book VII that describes one's ascent from illusion to enlightenment?
The Allegory of the Cave
Plato identifies four virtues that are necessary for a good society and a happy individual. Which of the following is NOT one of those virtues?
patience
Which book by Plato describes the ideal state detailing who should rule and why, based on his theory of reality?
The Republic
What is the form of government that Plato thought was the most ideal?
aristocracy
According to Plato, how does he view justice in the individual?
Consisting of the harmony of the soul
Plato emphasizes that we gain knowledge through sense experience and is generally considered an empiricist.
False
According to Aristotle, which of the four causes is synonymous with 'purpose,' the ultimate cause of a thing's existence?
Final
What does teleological thinking focus on?
The ends or purposes of objects
Who was Aristotle's famous student?
Plato
In Aristotle's view, how are individual things constituted?
Form and matter
What is the name of the ring in Plato's story that he uses to examine whether people act justly for intrinsic reasons or for fear of punishment?
Gyges’ ring
Which statement best summarizes Aristotle's view on ethics?
All of the above
Test your knowledge about Plato's 'The Republic' with questions about the ideal state, the allegory of the cave, and the four virtues. Identify key concepts from this classic philosophical work.
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