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Realism in Philosophy: Understanding Aristotle's Influence

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Realism in Philosophy: Understanding Aristotle's Influence

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What is the primary emphasis of the philosophy of realism?

The existence of a higher power

The existence of reality independent of the human mind (correct)

The importance of personal opinions

The significance of human emotions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Aristotle's approach to understanding?

Emphasis on the use of senses

Belief in the concept of tabula rasa (correct)

Classification of things based on essential differences

Investigation of matter through its form

What is the purpose of a human being, according to Aristotle?

To fly

To emote

To swim

To think (correct)

Who is credited with teaching logic as a discipline?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that a child's mind is a blank slate at birth?

Tabula rasa Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of investigation advocated by realists?

Scientific investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the study of an object's form to understand its essence?

Pragmatic approach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of realism?

Classification of things based on their essential differences Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of realism and the scientific method?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fish, according to Aristotle?

To swim Signup and view all the answers