The Origins of Thought in the Western World

What is philosophy primarily concerned with?

• Answering major questions about ourselves and our experience

• Resolving conflicts and disputes

• Exploring religious beliefs

• Investigating scientific phenomena

Who is remembered as asserting that all comes from water?

• Thales

• Anaximander

• Anaximenes

• Parmenides

What did Pythagoras believe could be described in terms of mathematical ratios?

• Nature

• Harmony

• Immortality

• Music

What did Heraclitus believe about the natural world?

• It is constantly changing

• It is stable and unchanging

• It is controlled by divine intervention

• It is an illusion

 How do we primarily know about Socrates' views?

• Through his writings

• Through the dialogues of Plato

• Through the plays of Aristophanes

• Through the historical writings of Xenophon

What is the term Socrates used to refer to his divine inner voice?

• Socratic Method

• Euthyphro

• Daimon

• Epistemic relativism

Which Socratic dialogue discusses the nature of piety or holiness?

• The Republic
• Phaedo
• Symposium
• Euthyphro

According to Plato, what is the tripartite structure of the soul?

• The tripartite structure of the soul consists of the conscious, the subconscious, and the unconscious parts.
• The tripartite structure of the soul consists of the rational, the spirited, and the appetitive parts.
• The tripartite structure of the soul consists of the emotional, the logical, and the physical parts.
• The tripartite structure of the soul consists of the creative, the analytical, and the intuitive parts.

What was Aristotle's view on the nature of reality?

• Reality is composed of substances and their properties, and everything has a purpose and a function.
• According to Aristotle, reality is purely subjective and varies from person to person.
• Aristotle believed that reality is constantly changing and has no fixed properties.
• Reality is an illusion and does not have any inherent meaning or purpose.

What did Plato advocate for in his political philosophy?

• Philosopher-king ruling class
• Military dictatorship
• Anarchy and chaos
• Hereditary monarchy