Greek Philosophers

A _____ is a person who studies life, knowledge and truth.

• philosopher

• architecture

• Spartan

• messenger

Who is known as the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

Which Greek philosopher wrote 'The Republic'?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

What is the main subject of Aristotle's 'Poetics'?

• Politics

• Ethics

• Tragedy

• Mathematics

Which philosopher is famous for the quote 'I know that I know nothing'?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Heraclitus

What is the term for the philosophical study of being and existence?

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

• Logic

Which philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Zeno

What is the primary focus of Epicurean philosophy?

• Pleasure

• Duty

• Honor

• Power

Which Greek philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What is the philosophical term for the theory of knowledge?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Aesthetics