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?

<p>Aristotle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tabula rasa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of investigation advocated by realists?

<p>Scientific investigation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pragmatic approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of realism?

<p>Classification of things based on their essential differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aristotle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To swim (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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