Quiz on Sophists and Western Philosophy

Who is known for the statement 'Man is the measure of all things'?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Gorgias

• Socrates

What did Gorgias claim about justice?

• Justice is absolute.

• Justice is in the interest of the stronger.

• Justice is universal.

• Justice is a social construct.

What is the Socratic Method primarily focused on?

• Establishing laws.

• Finding absolute truths.

• Teaching rhetoric.

• Questioning and dialogue.

Who was the main disciple of Socrates?

• Gorgias

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

What is Plato's Theory of Forms about?

• Forms are based on empirical evidence.

• Forms are subjective experiences.

• Forms are eternal and unchanging.

• The material world is the only reality.

What did Aristotle emphasize in his philosophy?

• Idealism

• Empiricism

• Rhetoric

• Stoicism

What is the doctrine of the four causes?

• A way to define justice.

• An explanation of the purpose of things.

• A method to achieve happiness.

• A theory of knowledge.

Which philosopher is known for the concept of the 'golden mean'?

• Socrates

• Epicurus

• Plato

• Aristotle

What does Epicureanism emphasize?

• Rhetoric and debate.

• Stoicism and acceptance.

• Knowledge and simple living.

• Wealth and power.

Who founded the school of Cynicism?

• Socrates

• Diogenes

• Plato

• Aristotle