Greek Philosophy

What is Aristotle best known for?

• FARMER

• LEADER

• Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived and the first genuine scientist in history.

Aristotle was one of the most respected

• actor

• teacher

• philosopher

What is Aristotle’s Philosophy?

• DEMOCRATIC

• Aristotle combines logic with observation to make general, causal claims.

• ARISTOCRACY

• OLIGARCHY

What does "atomos" mean in ancient Greek philosophy?

• It describes a type of molecule

• It refers to a visible particle

• It signifies the smallest indivisible particle

• It means a large divisible particle

What is the primary focus of Greek natural philosophy?

• The study of political systems

• The exploration of natural phenomena and the universe

• The development of mathematical theories

• The creation of artistic expressions

Which Greek philosopher is known for the theory of the four elements (earth, water, air, fire)?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Empedocles

How did Greek philosophers contribute to the development of the scientific method?

• By conducting controlled experiments

• By using logic and reasoning to understand the natural world

• By inventing modern laboratory equipment

• By developing statistical analysis techniques

What was Democritus' contribution to early scientific thought?

• He developed the theory of relativity

• He proposed the atomic theory of the universe

• He discovered the laws of motion

• He invented the telescope

Which Greek philosopher's work laid the foundation for Western science and philosophy?

• Pythagoras

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

What is the significance of Aristotle's 'Physics' in the history of science?

• It introduced the concept of gravity

• It was the first work to systematically study the natural world

• It developed the theory of evolution

• It explained the structure of the atom