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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which Greek words make up the term 'philosophy'?

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

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

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

    How does philosophy approach the study of knowledge?

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

    What is the goal of philosophy?

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

    How is philosophy different from theology?

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

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