Philosophers P1

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What part of the soul is inclined toward reason but also understands the demands of passion?

The rational

The spirited (correct)

The sensual

The immaterial

Who said, 'the unexamined life is not worth living'?

Plato

Aristotle

Descartes

Socrates (correct)

According to St. Augustine, where do forms exist?

As concepts only

Within perfect and eternal God (correct)

In the material world

In the soul

According to Socrates, what is the task of philosophy?

Caring for the soul Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the soul did St. Augustine emphasize as being capable of scientific thinking?

Awareness of itself Signup and view all the answers

How did St. Augustine describe the self as having self-knowledge and self-awareness?

Immaterial and rational Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher asserted that the physical world is not the 'real' world?

Plato Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what is the most divine aspect of a human being?

Mind/Soul Signup and view all the answers

Saint Augustine pointed out similarities between a person and God in terms of what?

Mind and its ability Signup and view all the answers

How could one reach real and lasting happiness according to St. Augustine?

By using the mind correctly Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato believe the ultimate goal of life to be?

To attain happiness Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what are the three parts of the soul?

Appetitive, Rational, Spirited Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the soul should rule over the other parts using reason?

The rational element Signup and view all the answers

What is Methodological Skepticism focused on determining?

Which beliefs could be ascertained as true Signup and view all the answers

What does Empiricism emphasize in terms of knowledge?

Sensory experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of apperception in understanding new ideas?

Assimilating new ideas to existing concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which element of the soul is inclined toward reason but understands the demands of passion?

The spirited (feeling) element Signup and view all the answers

What contribution does philosophy make to the educational enterprise according to the text?

Intellectual activity demands Signup and view all the answers

According to Descartes, what is the one thing we can be sure of in this world?

The fact that everything can be doubted Signup and view all the answers

How did Descartes view the soul and the body?

The body is unaffected by time and is entirely itself with no hidden compartments. Signup and view all the answers

What did Descartes emphasize in his philosophy regarding natural phenomena?

Hyperbolical/metaphysical doubt towards natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

How did Descartes approach the use of human senses in determining existence?

Suggested that human senses could be deceived and thus not reliable for proving existence Signup and view all the answers

According to Locke, where does a person's knowledge stem from?

An individual's personal experiences Signup and view all the answers

How does Locke identify the self?

With consciousness, consisting of sameness of consciousness Signup and view all the answers