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Sophie's World Part 1 Flashcards
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Sophie's World Part 1 Flashcards

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Who is the author of Sophie's World?

  • Hilde Moller Knag
  • Jostein Gaarder (correct)
  • Sophie Amundsen
  • Debussy

    • What is an epigraph?

    A phrase or quotation at the start of a novel or chapter that typically informs of the theme.

    Who lives at 3 Clover Close?

    Sophie Amundsen

    What is a menagerie?

    <p>A collection of animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question is posed in White Envelope #1?

    <p>Who are you?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is asked in White Envelope #2?

    <p>Where does the world come from?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Hilde Moller Knag?

    <p>The postcard was addressed to her in the first chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sophie's top-secret hiding place called?

    <p>Den (Garden of Eden)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy does Joanna use to describe the human brain?

    <p>She argued that the human brain was akin to an advanced computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession does Sophie's father have?

    <p>Captain of an oil tanker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cat does Sophie have?

    <p>Sherekan, her marmalade cat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed 'The Girl with the Flaxen Hair'?

    <p>Debussy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs relate to?

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    What is The Great Conversation?

    <p>Taking part in the centuries-old debate about who we are and why we are here.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    So it is _____ to ask philosophical questions than to answer them.

    <p>easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sophie is told early in the novel that a philosophers' search for truth resembles what kind of story? _____

    <p>detective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does philosophy originate from?

    <p>Sense of wonder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be a good philosopher?

    <p>Faculty of wonder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the philosopher hope Sophie will have?

    <p>An inquiring mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ _____ is pulled out of a top hat...

    <p>white rabbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of philosophy?

    <p>The completely new way of thinking that evolved in Greece about six hundred years before the birth of Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did people typically find answers to their questions prior to the evolution of philosophy?

    <p>Religions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a myth?

    <p>A story about the gods that sets out to explain why life is as it is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Thor?

    <p>Nordic god of fertility known for his hammer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Freyja?

    <p>Nordic goddess of fertility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are rites?

    <p>Religious ceremonies (like an offering).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical offering for Thor?

    <p>Goat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is The Lay of Thrym?

    <p>The best-known myth in Nordic countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Thrym?

    <p>In Norse mythology, the king of the giants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the myth The Lay of Thrym seek to explain?

    <p>Droughts (or changing seasons).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People also carried out religious _____ related to the myths.

    <p>ceremonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was much of Greek mythology written down?

    <p>Circa 700 B.C.E.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were Homer and Hesiod?

    <p>The two Greek writers that wrote down much of Greek mythology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Xenophanes?

    <p>Greek writer of the 6th century B.C.E. who criticized anthropomorphism in religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anthropomorphism?

    <p>The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god (or animal or object).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically was responsible for manual labor in the Greek city-states?

    <p>Slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophers' project?

    <p>What it is that each particular philosopher is especially concerned with finding out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the philosopher remind Sophie that the history of thought is essentially the story of men?

    <p>Women were subjugated as females and thinking beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did women really make their mark on the history of philosophy?

    <p>20th century C.E.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural philosophers?

    <p>Early Greek philosophers that were mainly concerned with the natural world and its processes; also called the pre-Socratics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is scientific reasoning?

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    Study Notes

    Key Characters and Concepts

    • Jostein Gaarder is the author of Sophie's World.
    • Sophie Amundsen is the main character, residing at 3 Clover Close.
    • Hilde Moller Knag is the person to whom the postcard in the first chapter is addressed.
    • Joanna, a friend of Sophie, compares the human brain to an advanced computer.
    • Sophie's father works as the captain of an oil tanker.
    • Sherekan is Sophie’s marmalade cat, adding a personal touch to her character.

    Philosophical Themes

    • The term "epigraph" describes a phrase or quotation that sets the theme for a novel or chapter.
    • Philosophers' search for truth is likened to a detective story, emphasizing the exploration of questions.
    • Philosophy represents a transformative way of thinking that began in Greece around 600 B.C.
    • The faculty of wonder is essential for good philosophers, rooted in a sense of wonder.

    Questions and Mysteries

    • Sophie receives two mysterious white envelopes with profound questions: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" prompting her philosophical journey.
    • The statement “It is easier to ask philosophical questions than to answer them” highlights the challenges of philosophy.

    Historical and Mythological Context

    • Before philosophy, religions provided answers to existential queries; myths explained life's mysteries, such as The Lay of Thrym, which addresses droughts and changing seasons.
    • Thor and Freyja are notable figures in Nordic mythology, representing fertility and power.
    • Anthropomorphism is the concept of attributing human traits to gods, criticized by philosopher Xenophanes in the 6th century B.C.E.

    Societal Structure

    • The responsibility of manual labor often fell to slaves in Greek city-states, allowing citizens the freedom to engage in political and cultural activities.
    • Historically, women have been sidelined in philosophy, with recognition of their contributions emerging significantly in the 20th century C.E.

    Philosophers and Their Inquiries

    • The project of philosophers involves addressing particular concerns about existence, knowledge, and understanding.
    • Natural philosophers, referred to as pre-Socratics, focus on the natural world and its processes, laying early foundations for scientific reasoning and inquiry.

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    Test your knowledge of the key concepts and characters from the first 14 chapters of 'Sophie's World' by Jostein Gaarder. This quiz features important terms and definitions that will enhance your understanding of the book's themes and characters. Ideal for students and fans alike!

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