The Origins and Meaning of Philosophy
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According to Pythagoras, what are the three classes of people who attend the ancient Olympic Games?

  • Lovers of Wisdom, Lovers of Honor, Lovers of Power
  • Lovers of Wealth, Lovers of Power, Lovers of Fame
  • Lovers of Gain, Lovers of Honor, Lovers of Knowledge (correct)
  • Lovers of Wisdom, Lovers of Honor, Lovers of Truth

What is the literal meaning of the term 'philosophy'?

  • Love of Honor
  • Love of Wisdom (correct)
  • Love of Knowledge
  • Love of Power

How does philosophy approach the study of knowledge?

  • Scientific Approach
  • Philosophical Approach (correct)
  • Historical Approach
  • Religious Approach

What does philosophy use to investigate things?

<p>Observation and natural capacity to think (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If philosophy were to rely on supernatural revelation, what field of study would it become?

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

Which Greek words make up the term 'philosophy'?

<p>Philo and Sophia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with being the first to use the term 'philosophy'?

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

How does philosophy approach the study of knowledge?

<p>Observing the world and people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of philosophy?

<p>To gain wisdom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is philosophy different from theology?

<p>Philosophy relies on supernatural revelation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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