What is Philosophy?

• a collection of quotations

• a subjective interpretation

• a theory divorced from reality

• a deep, objective understanding

Which of the following statement is true about Philosophy?

• it is purely speculative

• it is purely practical

• it is purely theoretical

• it is both theoretical and practical

Which of the following statement is true about philosophy?

• it focuses on a specific detail rather than on its connection with the rest

• it is subjective

• it makes the perceiving subject the standard of truth

• it examines the inter-connectivity of things

The Following statements describe partial point of view EXCEPT,

• it accounts for the absolute truth

• it relies on subjective interpretation

• it focuses on certain aspects of the whole

• it outlines one's own perception of things

Which of the following is the etymological definition of philosophy?

• digging into the roots

• love of wisdom

• deliberate reflection

• an endless inquiry

Who coined the word Philosophy?

• Thales of Miletus

• Plato of Athens

• Aristotle of Stagira

• Pythagoras of Samos

He is considered as the first philosopher.

• Thales of Miletus

• Plato of Athens

• Aristotle of Stagira

• Pythagoras of Samos

The Pythagorean wisdom is?

• Theoretical Knowledge

• Abstract Knowldge

• Practical Knowledge

• Empirical Knowledge

He is known for the maxims "Know thyself" and "Wisest is he who knows that he does not know"

• Thales of Miletus

• Socrates of Athens

• Aristotle of Stagira

• Pythagoras of Samos

Which of the following is true about doing philosophy?

• It is reserved only for the highly intellectual

• It is a worthless endeavour

• It is not scientific

• It is everyone's calling