Greek Philosophy Quiz

Who is considered the father of the field of logic and a formalized system for reasoning?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Homer

Which philosopher is given credit for laying down the fundamentals of modern Western philosophy?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Heraclitus

What is the Socratic Method?

• A type of physical exercise

• A method of memorization

• A way of thinking about the world involving asking and answering questions

• A form of meditation

Who was Plato's mentor?

• Pythagoras

• Heraclitus

• Aristotle

• Socrates

What did Aristotle believe was the ultimate purpose of human life?

• Happiness

• Wealth

• Fame

• Power

What is the name of the school founded by Plato?

• The Lyceum

• The Academy

• The Stoic School

• The Epicurean School

What is the philosophical concept that Aristotle is known for introducing?

• Existentialism

• Empiricism

• Transcendentalism

• Utilitarianism

What is the main focus of Socratic dialogues?

• Political power

• Definition of moral concepts

• Artistic beauty

• Scientific theories

What is the term used to describe Socrates' belief that knowledge is innate and can be brought out through questioning?

• Recollection

• Reflection

• Revelation

• Reiteration

What is the name of the dialogue where Plato discusses the nature of reality and the theory of forms?

• The Republic

• The Symposium

• The Apology

• The Phaedrus