Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

What Greek words is PHILOSOPHY derived from?

• Philien and Sophia

• Love and Wisdom

• Philos and Logos

• None of the above

The term Philosophy literally means what?

• Love of knowledge

• Pursuit of knowledge

• Love of Wisdom

• Pursuit of Wisdom

Why did Socrates run around talking to people he thought was wise?

• He wanted to believe that he is wise and that they are not.

• He wanted to prove the oracle wrong when the oracle said that he is the wisest of them all.

• He wanted to make enemies out of them all.

• He wanted to overturn their society using his ideologies.

What happened to Socrates after conversing to people he thought was wise?

• He made immense followers among their supporters.

• He established an alliance with them.

• He made enemies with them and their supporters.

• He made a very charming reputation for himself.

Socrates lived his life in pursuit of his love of wisdom. How did he illustrate this?

• He compromised his ideas and teachings with the norms of his society.

• He did not mind making enemies if it is for finding out the truth.

• He wanted to usurp power and stop democracy.

• All of the above.

In all ancient civilizations philosophy started at some point when _______________.

• Religion provided the assurance and answers the people needed.

• Religion failed to provided the assurance and answers the people needed.

• Religion ushered a boom in their civilization.

• Technology is developing beyond the needs of the people.

What do you call the Egyptian paradise in the after life?

• Heaven

• Ma'at

• Field of Reeds

• Mount Olympus

What did the Egyptian philosophy developed in response to the vision of the paradise in the after life?

• Nirvana

• Ma'at

• Enlightenment

• Salvation

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, what prompted the King of Uruk to embark on a quest to find a way how to escape death?

• The marriage of his best friend-Enkidu

• The death of his best friend-Enkidu

• The failure of his religion to give him happiness and purpose

• All of the above

In what civilization did the created two deities who are locked in an eternal struggle?

• Chinese

• Indian

• Mespotamia

• Persian