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What is the primary goal of the theoretical sciences according to Aristotle?
What is the primary goal of the theoretical sciences according to Aristotle?
- To discover truth (correct)
- To understand the external world
- To achieve happiness
- To understand the self
Who is credited with giving a definitive distinction between the theoretical and practical sciences?
Who is credited with giving a definitive distinction between the theoretical and practical sciences?
- Aristotle (correct)
- Heraclitus
- Socrates
- Plato
What is the primary goal of the practical sciences according to Aristotle?
What is the primary goal of the practical sciences according to Aristotle?
- To achieve happiness
- To discover truth
- To achieve the good (correct)
- To understand the self
Who is the first philosopher to approach the problem of reality from a 'scientific' lens?
Who is the first philosopher to approach the problem of reality from a 'scientific' lens?
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What is the main difference between Plato's and Aristotle's approaches to understanding reality?
What is the main difference between Plato's and Aristotle's approaches to understanding reality?
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What is the common goal of the ancient Greek philosophers mentioned in the text?
What is the common goal of the ancient Greek philosophers mentioned in the text?
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