Ancient Greek Philosophy Quiz

What is philosophy?

• The study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things.

• The pursuit of wealth and power.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of plants and animals.

What does the Greek word 'philosophia' mean?

• Love of wisdom

• Love of money

• Love of power

• Love of beauty

What are the big ideas in philosophy?

• No right or wrong answers, questioning the nature of life and existence, no obvious method to solve a problem, questioning beliefs about good and bad

• There are always right and wrong answers, accepting the nature of life and existence, following a specific method to solve a problem, accepting beliefs about good and bad

• There are always right and wrong answers, questioning the nature of life and existence, following a specific method to solve a problem, questioning beliefs about good and bad

• No right or wrong answers, accepting the nature of life and existence, no obvious method to solve a problem, accepting beliefs about good and bad

Which branch of philosophy deals with how to think and argue clearly?

• Logic

• Metaphysics

• Politics

• Aesthetics

What does metaphysics question?

• The nature of things

• The existence of God

• The nature of the mind

• All of the above

Which branch of philosophy deals with the state, justice, government, and rights?

• Politics

• Ethics

• Aesthetics

• Logic

Which branch of philosophy deals with what is right and wrong?

• Ethics

• Aesthetics

• Logic

• Metaphysics

What does ethics question?

• What is good or bad?

• What is art?

• What is beauty?

• Is beauty cultural or biological?

Who is considered the wisest man alive according to Socrates?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• No one

What method did Socrates use to arrive at a final conclusion?

• The Socratic method

• The scientific method

• The logical method

• The metaphysical method