Sophia - Ancient Greek Philosophers - Unit 1 Milestone 1. Questions With 100% Correct Answers (Latest Update)

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CORRECTED TO 100% (Hi-lited yellow) 1. Which of the following statements about the metaphysical tenets of Plato’s Doctrine of the Forms is FALSE? 2. Which of the following statements about the Cri... to is FALSE? 3. Karen believes that she has a responsibility to protect the environment. Choose the statement that is consistent with Karen's belief. 4. What kind of a thing is an orchid? It is a type of flower. What distinguishes an orchid from other flowers? The female and male parts of an orchid are fused together. According to Aristotle, answering both of these questions reveals the of an orchid. 5. In the Phaedo, Socrates makes all of the following claims, EXCEPT: • • Without a body to impede his or her progress, the philosopher may see things as they truly are. This study souVrceawlaus idnowgnlowadhedabyt1i0s000r0i8g31h98t80m16 ofrormeCtohursaeHnerol.icfoem oins10il-2lo3-2g02ic1 a08l:47a:3n2 dGMmT - e05a:00ningless. • • • • essence ontology organization genus • • • • “I go to the farmer’s market if I have time to do so on the weekends.” "I only drive my car to work when it is raining or too cold outside.” “I serve meat to my family only on holidays and special occasions.” “I have eliminated all plastic from my day-to-day life.” 4 • Following the advice of experts is more ethical than appealing the majority. • Socrates argued that civil disobedience was an obligation for intellectuals and philosophers. • Athens performed its end of the Social Contract; Socrates was required to do the same. • The Social Contract made it unethical for Socrates to escape his punishment. 3 • • • • negative personal consequences the wisdom of the gods risking fame and fortune the laws of man 6. Choose the example that best demonstrates a central tenet of Stoicism. 7. Choose the question that distinguishes the focus of Socrates’ philosophical inquiry from that of the philosophers who preceded him. 8. In the Apology, Socrates states that a good person does what he knows to be right despite . 9. Which branch of philosophy examines the ultimate nature of reality? 10. Choose the statement that both Plato and Aristotle would agree is true. 11. Which of the following is the most important tenet of Stoicism? • • To resist playing a role This study souTrcoe wlaes dtowgnoloadoedf bwy 1h00a00t08w31e988c01a6nfronmoCtoucrsoeHnertor.cooml on 10-23-2021 08:47:32 GMT -05:00 • • • • “The ideals of Beauty and Truth are not of this world.” “The physical sciences are a source of eternal knowledge." “Ideals are similar to mathematical objects or entities.” “A human being is 'human' because he or she reflects the Form of a Human.” • • • • Metaphysics Epistemology Cosmology Natural philosophy • • • • What is knowledge? What is the nature of the universe? What is the role of the gods? What is real? • • • • Bob is such a rabid Cubs fan that it isn’t fun to watch a baseball game with him. Mr. Donovan insists that he begin each morning with pastry and a cup of sweet tea. Carlene is devastated when her outdoor party is interrupted by a thunderstorm. Stephanie is a good nurse because she is skillful and always remains composed. • • The philosopher is concerned with the soul and not with the body. Sensory distractions hinder the soul's pursuit of truth and knowledge. 12. Which of the following statements about Aristotle's metaphysics is FALSE? 13. The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to on their own, rather than having it dictated to them. 14. All teachers are robots. Cynthia is a teacher. Therefore, Cynthia is a robot. Evaluate the argument and select the option that describes it. 15. “I view the world as a mathematical entity of perfect harmony.” Which ancient philosopher would most likely have made this statement? 16. Choose the statement that describes a central theme of Parmenidean metaphysics. • • The opinions of mortals are universally reliable. The world is composed of linked opposites. This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 10-23-2021 08:47:32 GMT -05:00 • Mortal and divine knowledge can be joined. • • • • Xenophanes Anaxagoras Protagoras Pythagoras • • • • Inductive, weak, uncogent Deductive, invalid, sound Inductive, strong, cogent Deductive, valid, unsound • • • • explain rhetoric create an argument evaluate an opinion gain knowledge • • • • Aristotle defined a particular as “a this” to distinguish it from a universal. The first philosophy for Aristotle was ontology, which examines the nature of being. For Aristotle, existence requires matter and form— not one or the other, but both. Aristotle's ultimate conclusion was that the nature of reality was change. • • To feed our desires To understand that reality is either good or bad 17. Roland is a compassionate person. He sometimes gives money that he needs for himself to strangers who beg on the street. According to Aristotle’s ethics, Roland should do which of the following in order to cultivate the virtue of compassion? 18. Select the statement that would most likely have been made by Aristotle. 19. Being a good parent is a condition for having a child. Apply conceptual analysis to this statement and choose the answer that correctly describes the relationship. 20. Which of the following statements about the atomistic worldview is FALSE? 21. In the passage below, Socrates imagines a dialogue between himself and Athens, peThriss sotundyifisoeurcde waassdotwhnleoadlead wby s10:0000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 10-23-2021 08:47:32 GMT -05:00 • The philosophical worldview of the early Greek atomists had great influence on philosophical, scientific, and religious thinking, but only for a brief period of time. • Philosophical atoms of different shapes and consistencies are the fundamental components of reality. • Everything in the universe exists as a single atom, or a collection of atoms. • The worldview of philosophical atomists, with some revisions, has been adopted by contemporary science. • • • • sufficient, not necessary necessary, not sufficient both necessary and sufficient neither necessary nor sufficient • • “New things do not come into existence; rather, things change their organization.” “The world is unchanging and eternal, which conflicts with the illusion that life is neither.” • “What is true is always true, independent of wisdom, language, or knowledge.” • “We must begin with the world we encounter every day, rather than with the abstraction of metaphysics.” • • • • Find other ways to help people besides giving his money away. Spend time with compassionate people in order to learn the essence of compassion. Stop giving away his money so that he can focus on taking care of himself. Find middle ground between being too compassionate and not compassionate enough. • The universe [Show More]

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