M2-METHODS OF PHILOSOPHIZING
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Roseann Tolosa
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Which of the following philosophers is known for his method of questioning to attain wisdom?
Aristotle
Socrates
Pythagoras
Epicurus
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Which philosopher is associated with the Socratic Method?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Pythagoras
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Which of the following are key contributions of Athenian Period Philosophers according to the presentation?
The Socratic Method
Allegory of the cave
Formal Causes
Theory of Forms
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Socrates spent most of his lifetime in the streets of Ancient Athens talking to people and conducting discourses on queries about reality and
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According to Socrates, what is the source of all truth?
The soul
The body
Nature
Society
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What famous quote is attributed to Socrates?
"The unexamined life is not worth living."
"The truth is out there."
"The unexamined life is not worth living."
"Man is the measure of all things."
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Open Ended
How did Socrates' method of philosophizing differ from simply attending lectures?
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Why did Socrates profess to know nothing, and how is this considered a sign of wisdom?
Because he wanted to appear humble, which is a sign of wisdom.
Because he was truly ignorant, which made him wise.
Because he was open to knowledge and did not claim to know everything.
Because he wanted to confuse others with his statements.
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According to the oracle at Delphi, why was Socrates considered the wisest of all men?
Because he had the most knowledge.
Because he admitted his ignorance while others falsely believed they knew something.
Because he was the oldest philosopher.
Because he wrote many books.
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Socrates’ method of questioning is commonly called the
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Explain the significance of the Socratic Method in the search for truth.
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Which of the following best describes the first step of the Socratic Method?
Socrates gives a lecture on virtue.
A question is posed and Socrates seeks someone who claims to know the answer.
Socrates writes down his thoughts.
A debate is held between two philosophers.
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Select all statements that accurately describe the second step of the Socratic Method.
Socrates accepts his companion's definition without question.
Socrates finds minor flaws in his companion’s definition.
Socrates slowly unravels the definition, leading his partner to admit ignorance.
Socrates praises his companion for their knowledge.
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What is the main reason Socrates' dialogues often end inconclusively, according to the Socratic Method?
Because Socrates wanted his disciples to find the truth themselves
Because Socrates did not know the answers
Because the topics were too complex
Because his companions were not interested
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How did Socrates' approach to questioning affect his relationship with the leaders of ancient Athens?
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Who was the most important of Socrates’ young disciples?
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Plato is known as the founder of the first university, called the
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Describe the significance of Plato's Academy in the context of ancient Greek philosophy.
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According to Plato, what is the main focus of his philosophy?
The attainment of knowledge and enlightenment
The pursuit of wealth and power
The study of natural sciences
The development of art and literature
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Plato believed that the knowledge we have is, at the most, but little compared with that of which we are
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are notable philosophical works of Plat?
The Republic
Allegory of the Cave
Nicomachean Ethics
Phaedrus
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In Plato's allegory of the cave, what does the freed man symbolize?
Man's experience of attaining knowledge
The ruler of the city
A peace keeper
A philosopher king
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Open Ended
Explain the significance of the allegory of the cave in Plato's philosophy.
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Why do you think ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato are still studied today when it comes to understanding wisdom and reality?
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Which ancient Greek philosophers are mentioned as important for understanding the reality of attaining wisdom?
Socrates and Plato
Aristotle and Socrates
Plato and Aristotle
Heraclitus and Parmenides
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What is one key concept you learned about the methods of philosophizing from Socrates or Plato?
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