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In The Republic, what is the story from Book VII that describes one's ascent from illusion to enlightenment?
In The Republic, what is the story from Book VII that describes one's ascent from illusion to enlightenment?
- The Simile of the Sun
- The Theory of the Forms
- The Allegory of the Cave (correct)
- The Rule of the Wise
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?
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?
- wisdom
- temperance
- courage
- patience (correct)
Which book by Plato describes the ideal state detailing who should rule and why, based on his theory of reality?
Which book by Plato describes the ideal state detailing who should rule and why, based on his theory of reality?
- The Republic (correct)
- The Aristocracy
- The Utopia
- The Academy
What is the form of government that Plato thought was the most ideal?
What is the form of government that Plato thought was the most ideal?
According to Plato, how does he view justice in the individual?
According to Plato, how does he view justice in the individual?
Plato emphasizes that we gain knowledge through sense experience and is generally considered an empiricist.
Plato emphasizes that we gain knowledge through sense experience and is generally considered an empiricist.
According to Aristotle, which of the four causes is synonymous with 'purpose,' the ultimate cause of a thing's existence?
According to Aristotle, which of the four causes is synonymous with 'purpose,' the ultimate cause of a thing's existence?
What does teleological thinking focus on?
What does teleological thinking focus on?
Who was Aristotle's famous student?
Who was Aristotle's famous student?
In Aristotle's view, how are individual things constituted?
In Aristotle's view, how are individual things constituted?
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?
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?
Which statement best summarizes Aristotle's view on ethics?
Which statement best summarizes Aristotle's view on ethics?
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