Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz

Who is often regarded as the father of Western philosophy?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Homer

• Aristotle

Which philosopher believed in the power of dialogue and the pursuit of truth through asking questions?

• Heraclitus

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

What is one of Plato's most famous works?

• The Iliad

• The Republic

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

What did Plato believe exists beyond the physical world?

• Emotions

• Material possessions

• Forms or Ideas

• Ideas of the mind

Which philosopher was a pioneer in the study of logic and defined the rules of reasoning in his work 'Organon'?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

In which field did Aristotle excel, along with philosophy?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

What did Aristotle believe in as the foundation for much of Western thought?

• Intuition and faith

• Empirical observation and logic

• Divine revelation

• Superstition and myths

Which philosopher was sentenced to death for 'corrupting the youth' of Athens?

• Epicurus

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

What is the famous phrase associated with Socrates?

• The unexamined life is not worth living

• I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing

• I am the wisest person alive

• To be is to do

What did Plato emphasize the importance of in his philosophy?

• Fame

• Wealth

• Physical strength

• Education