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What did Socrates believe about possession of knowledge?
What did Socrates believe about possession of knowledge?
- It is a virtue and ignorance is a depravity. (correct)
- It is a vice and ignorance is acceptable.
- It is irrelevant and ignorance is a strength.
- It is a hindrance and ignorance is beneficial.
According to Socrates, what is the first step in acquiring knowledge?
According to Socrates, what is the first step in acquiring knowledge?
- Being content with ignorance
- Ignoring ignorance
- Accepting ignorance (correct)
- Rejecting ignorance
How did Socrates suggest we understand ourselves according to the text?
How did Socrates suggest we understand ourselves according to the text?
- By avoiding self-reflection
- By seeking external validation
- Through internal questioning or introspection (correct)
- Through blind acceptance of societal norms
What method is commonly associated with Socrates for understanding oneself?
What method is commonly associated with Socrates for understanding oneself?
What concept did Plato establish in his work?
What concept did Plato establish in his work?
What was Plato known as due to his contributions in philosophy?
What was Plato known as due to his contributions in philosophy?
What is the meaning of 'Philosophy'?
What is the meaning of 'Philosophy'?
According to Socrates, what is the main motivation for human actions?
According to Socrates, what is the main motivation for human actions?
What does the Ideal realm, according to Socrates, represent?
What does the Ideal realm, according to Socrates, represent?
What did Socrates believe was the goal of life for individuals?
What did Socrates believe was the goal of life for individuals?
Which entity belongs to the Ideal Realm based on Socrates' philosophy?
Which entity belongs to the Ideal Realm based on Socrates' philosophy?
What tool does Socrates suggest the Soul uses to strive for wisdom and perfection?
What tool does Socrates suggest the Soul uses to strive for wisdom and perfection?
In Plato's philosophy, which part of the soul is driven by physical needs and desires?
In Plato's philosophy, which part of the soul is driven by physical needs and desires?
According to Plato, which part of the soul is competitive and actively seeks to correct wrongs?
According to Plato, which part of the soul is competitive and actively seeks to correct wrongs?
Which philosopher believes in the idea of 'knowing oneself'?
Which philosopher believes in the idea of 'knowing oneself'?
According to Plato, what type of person will not be tempted by vices and will always be just?
According to Plato, what type of person will not be tempted by vices and will always be just?
Which part of the soul is referred to as the 'driver of our lives' in Plato's philosophy?
Which part of the soul is referred to as the 'driver of our lives' in Plato's philosophy?
In the teachings of St. Augustine, what does he believe is essential for a better life?
In the teachings of St. Augustine, what does he believe is essential for a better life?
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