WorksheetsUNIT-5, 6 AND 7
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is Aristotle's philosophy known as? Mark only one oval.
Aristotelianism
Aristophanism
Aristotlism
Aristocracy
What are the four causes in Aristotle's philosophy? Mark only one oval.
Informal cause, formal cause, efficient cause, final cause
Material cause, formal cause, efficient cause, final cause
Material cause, formal cause, diffident cause, final cause
Material cause, formal cause, efficient cause, first cause
What is the difference between Aristotle's philosophy and Plato's philosophy? Mark only one oval.
The main difference is their view on the nature of reality.
The main difference is their approach to knowledge.
The main difference is their perspective on the role of the state.
The main difference is their belief in the existence of universal forms.
What is the concept of 'potentiality and actuality' in Aristotle's philosophy? Mark only one oval.
The concept of 'potentiality and actuality' in Aristotle's philosophy refers to the distinction between the physical and the metaphysical.
The concept of 'potentiality and actuality' in Aristotle's philosophy refers to the distinction between the potential or capacity of something and its actual state or existence.
The concept of 'potentiality and actuality' in Aristotle's philosophy refers to the distinction between the subjective and the objective.
The concept of 'potentiality and actuality' in Aristotle's philosophy refers to the distinction between the past and the future.
What is the 'hylomorphic theory' in Aristotle's philosophy? Mark only one oval.
The hylomorphic theory is the belief that all substances are composed of only matter.
The hylomorphic theory is the belief that all substances are composed of both matter and form.
The hylomorphic theory is the belief that all substances are composed of form only.
The hylomorphic theory is the belief that all substances are composed of neither matter nor form.
Who founded the school of philosophy called the Academy?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Pythagoras
It is sometimes called an essence (what a thing is), a form, or a nature. This term is common to many.
particular
universal
Perception
Concept
A (a) is that which is not common to many. It is a unique, unrepeatable individual.
The final cause is the end or the goal toward which it is oriented. It is the purpose that the thing serves. Mark only one oval.
False
True
In Aristotle's theory of causes, which one entertains questions What is it? A thing’s form is its essence; that which makes a thing what it is and not something else. Mark only one oval.
Material Cause
Formal Cause
Final Cause
Efficient Cause
In Aristotle's theory of causes, which one entertains questions of what is it made? A thing’s material is the physical substance that constitutes it. Mark only one oval.
Material Cause
Formal Cause
Final Cause
Efficient Cause
In Aristotle's theory of causes, which one entertains questions How did it come to be? A thing’s efficient cause is whatever brought it into being. Mark only one oval.
Material Cause
Formal Cause
Final Cause
Efficient Cause
In Aristotle's theory of causes, which one entertains questions Why is it? It is the end or the goal toward which it is oriented. It is the purpose that the thing serves. Mark only one oval.
Efficient Cause
Final Cause
Material Cause
Formal Cause
When we grasp a universal form in our intellects, it’s called a (a) . Mark only one oval.
Plato’s famous Allegory of the Cave illustrates the relationship between universal forms, and particular things. Mark only one oval.
True
False
Plato thought human beings were essentially souls that were imprisoned in bodies. The soul preexists its earthly life in the world of the forms, and spends its time contemplating them. Mark only one oval.
True
False
Who founded a school for philosophy called the Lyceum? Mark only one oval.
Epicurus
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Form is the organizing structure that makes a thing what it is; Matter is the stuff that can be structured and is subject to change (this kind of matter is more fundamental than anything determinate like atoms). Mark only one oval.
True
False
According to Aristotle, in order for this change to occur, there must be three things. Mark only one oval.
substance, form, and matter.
potential, actual, and matter.
solid, liquid, and gas
privation, form, and matter.
Aristotle’s epistemology (the philosophy of knowledge) is called ________. It holds that we have the capacity to know things as they really are. In fact, knowledge just is the union of the knower and the known. Mark only one oval.
moderate realism
potentiality
hylomorphism
nominalism
He was a prolific author who wrote around 34 philosophical dialogues. Mark only one oval.
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Thomas
Who did Aristotle tutor? Mark only one oval.
Thomas
Mr. K
Parmenides
Alexander the Great
Identify the main difference between Plato's and Aristotle's philosophy. Mark only one oval.
Plato and Aristotle had identical views on metaphysics.
Plato believed in the world of forms, while Aristotle focused on empirical observation.
Aristotle believed in the world of forms, while Plato focused on empirical observation.
Both philosophers emphasized empirical observation.
Particulars are only ever in one place, at one time. Universals, however, are not bound by place and time. Mark only one oval.
True
False
In contrast to Aristotle, Plato held that the human person was one, living substance made of soul and body. The immaterial soul functions as a substantial form, making the matter into the body of a human person. It also gives the body life, movement, and intellect.
True
False
Who was considered the father of Philosophy? Mark only one oval.
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
St. Thomas
What is the name of Plato's school? Mark only one oval.
Socratic school
University
Catholic school
Academy
Plato taught Aristotle and Socrates. Mark only one oval.
True
False
Who did Socrates teach? Mark only one oval.
Plato
Aristotle
Sophists
St. Thomas
Which Greek philosopher was the student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander the Great? Mark only one oval.
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Sophists
Which is Plato's quote? Mark only one oval.
“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile”
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” This quote means that if a person thinks that they know something, then they can’t learn anything. It also means to realize our limitations and grow from them.
“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.” It means that he’s emphasizing the grand aspect of knowledge, and it highlights his belief in understanding.
What method was named after Socrates? Mark only one oval.
Socratic method
hylomorphism
Pythagoras theory
dynamic monism
What was the outcome of Socrates' trial? Mark only one oval.
He was sentenced to death
He had to pay a fine
He was imprisoned
He was banished from Athens
What was Socrates' main belief, or, what did he encourage his students to do? Mark only one oval.
Question everything
Prove everything wrong
Know everything
What year was Aristotle born? Mark only one oval.
844 bc
1999
1300 bc
348 bc
Aristotle was born in.... Mark only one oval.
Macedonia, Greece
Milwaukee, WI
Athens, Greece
Yuma, Arizona
What year was Plato born? Mark only one oval.
427/428 BC
348 BC
400 BC
250 BC
What year was Socrates born? Mark only one oval.
469 B.C.
410 B.C.
389 B.C.
589 B.C.
Plato was born in.... Mark only one oval.
Classical, Athens in Greece.
Santorini, Greece
Rhodes, Greece
Chania, Greece
Plato opened the first Western university called the (a) . Mark only one oval.
In Aristotle's theory of causes, which one entertains questions What is it? A thing’s form is its essence; that which makes a thing what it is and not something else. Mark only one oval.
Material Cause
Formal Cause
Final Cause
Efficient Cause
Plato’s famous Allegory of the Cave illustrates the relationship between universal forms, and particular things. Mark only one oval.
True
False
When did Plato pass away? Mark only one oval.
428 BCE
346 BCE
348-7 B.C.E.
223 BCE
Which philosopher wrote "The Republic"? Mark only one oval.
Plato
Aristotle
Homer
Archimedes
Plato believed that we are born with an ability to comprehend concepts such as virtue, justice, beauty and good. Mark only one oval.
True
False
Who was NOT a Greek philosopher? Mark only one oval.
St. Thomas
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
What is Aristotle's philosophy known as? Mark only one oval.
Aristotelianism
Aristophanism
Aristolism
Aristocracy
What is the difference between Aristotle's philosophy and Plato's philosophy? Mark only one oval.
The main difference is their view on the nature of reality.
The main difference is their approach to knowledge.
The main difference is their perspective on the role of the state.
The main difference is their belief in the existence of universal forms.
Who founded the school of philosophy called the Academy?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Pythagoras
Plato’s famous Allegory of the Cave illustrates the relationship between universal forms, and particular things.
True
False
Email
(a)
Who is the young mathematician who thought it might be good to overthrow Aristotelian-Thomism altogether? Mark only one oval.
Rene Descartes
John Locke
George Berkeley
David Hume
What is the Incoherence Objection? Mark only one oval.
It is the Objection which explain that dream argument requires a distinction between wakefulness and sleep and it claims there is no such distinction.
It is the Objection which explain that the Evil Demon argument uses illusion to undermine our confidence in sensation
It explains that the existence of God guarantees that there is a material world that corresponds to our ideas.
It explains that we had innate, synthetic a priori knowledge. Such knowledge is universal and necessary, but not limited to sense experience.
What is the Sensation Objection? Mark only one oval.
It is the Objection which explain that dream argument requires a distinction between wakefulness and sleep and it claims there is no such distinction.
It is the Objection which explain that the Evil Demon argument uses illusion to undermine our confidence in sensation
It explains that the existence of God guarantees that there is a material world that corresponds to our ideas.
It explains that we had innate, synthetic a priori knowledge. Such knowledge is universal and necessary, but not limited to sense experience.
What does Descartes mean I think therefore I am? Mark only one oval.
He couldn’t doubt was himself as the subject of thought. As long as he was thinking, he knew for certain that he existed
He doubt that he has the subject of thought. He is certain that he do not exist.
He believed that he knows everything.
He explained that we are rational being.
What is the Latin word for I think therefore I am? Mark only one oval.
Cojito, ergo sum.
Covito ergo sum.
Cojinito ergo sum.
Ergo sum rationalis.
What is the distinction Descartes drew between himself as an immaterial thinking thing, and his body as a material extended thing? Mark only one oval.
Cartesian Dualism
Cojito, ergo sum.
Tabula rasa
Incoherent objection
What is the new philosophy of Descartes that knowledge is depended on the process of reason, rather than sensation? Mark only one oval.
Empiricism
Dualism
Rationalism
Egoism
What is the view that knowledge of reality begins with sense experience? Mark only one oval.
Empiricism
Dualism
Rationalism
Egoism
Who are the proponents of Empiricism? Mark only one oval.
John Locke, George Berkely, and David Hume.
St. Thomas John Locke, George Berkely,
George Berkely, David Hume, St. Augustine and John Locke
Soren Kierkegaard, John Locke and David Hume.
Locke grouped ideas into two kinds: simple and complex. Give an example of each kind of idea.
How did Berkeley solve Locke’s problem? Briefly explain his argument.
Before constructing his new philosophy, Descartes had to tear down the old one. He used both the Dream and Evil Demon Arguments to call into question the entire material world. Mark only one oval.
True
False
Rationalism is the view that knowledge of reality begins with sense experience. Its main proponents were John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume.
True
False
The distinction Descartes drew between himself as an immaterial thinking thing, and his body as an extended thing, results in Caesarian Dualism (the view that soul and body are really distinct).
True
False
For Descartes, there were only three kinds of substances: God, souls, and bodies. In the created world, there are only souls, and bodies. These two are completely distinct and independent.
True
False
Descartes’ philosophy also introduced a lot of problems. Explain in 3 to 5 sentences the Soul-Body Problem.
