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What is the origin of the word 'idea'?
What is the origin of the word 'idea'?
- French 'idee'
- Greek 'idein'
- Latin 'ideare'
- Greek 'ἰδÎα' (correct)
What is considered to be an essential and defining feature of human beings according to the philosophy of ideas?
What is considered to be an essential and defining feature of human beings according to the philosophy of ideas?
- The capacity to reject ideas
- The ability to act on ideas
- The ability to communicate ideas
- The capacity to create and understand the meaning of ideas (correct)
How does an idea often arise?
How does an idea often arise?
- Through external influence
- In a reflexive, spontaneous manner (correct)
- Through extensive research
- Through serious reflection
Who opened the argument over the underlying nature of ideas?
Who opened the argument over the underlying nature of ideas?
What can a new or original idea often lead to?
What can a new or original idea often lead to?
Flashcards
Origin of 'idea'
Origin of 'idea'
The word 'idea' originates from the Greek word 'ἰδÎα'.
Humanity and ideas
Humanity and ideas
The ability to create and understand ideas is a defining characteristic of human beings, according to philosophical concepts.
How ideas arise
How ideas arise
Ideas often emerge in a spontaneous and intuitive way.
Plato and ideas
Plato and ideas
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Ideas and innovation
Ideas and innovation
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