Ancient Greek Philosophers Milestone

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Ancient Greek Philosophers Milestone (A guaranteed) The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to __________ on their own, rather than having it dictated to them. ● create an a... rgument ● gain knowledge ● explain rhetoric ● evaluate an opinion 2 Which of the following statements about Aristotle's metaphysics is FALSE? ● The first philosophy for Aristotle was ontology, which examines the nature of being. ● Aristotle's ultimate conclusion was that the nature of reality was change. ● Aristotle defined a particular as “a this” to distinguish it from a universal. ● For Aristotle, existence requires matter and form— not one or the other, but both. 3 Water is a __________ condition for staying alive. Apply conceptual analysis to this statement and choose the answer that correctly describes the relationship. ● neither necessary nor sufficient ● necessary, not sufficient ● both necessary and sufficient ● sufficient, not necessary According to Aristotle’s ethics, virtues should be pursued by __________. ● thinking abstractly ● finding a rational mean between two extremes ● defining what is true ● determining the purest form of action 5 Choose the example that best demonstrates a central tenet of Stoicism. ● Carlene is devastated when her outdoor party is interrupted by a thunderstorm. ● Mr. Donovan insists that he begin each morning with pastry and a cup of sweet tea. ● Bob is such a rabid Cubs fan that it isn’t fun to watch a baseball game with him. ● Stephanie is a good nurse because she is skillful and always remains composed. 6 Kendra believes that women have a right to choose to have an abortion. Select the statement that is consistent with Kendra's belief. ● “Some women use abortion as a form of birth control, which is wrong.” ● “Every woman should be a mother; it is our function and purpose as human beings.” ● “I voted for this presidential candidate because she supports a woman's right to have an abortion.” ● "The man should have an equal say in whether or not a woman ends her pregnancy.” 7 Which of the following is the most important tenet of Stoicism? ● To resist playing a role ● To let go of what we cannot control ● To feed our desires ● To understand that reality is either good or bad 8 In Plato's view, justified true beliefs must be related to his metaphysical notion of __________, which he called the Forms. ● knowledge ● wisdom ● essence ● truth 9 When Crito tries to convince Socrates that he must not betray his own life, how does Socrates respond? ● He says that he is not afraid of dying and knows that his followers will restore his good name. ● He says that what is right is often misunderstood by mortals and must be left to the gods. ● He says that life would not be worth living if the principle of justice was violated. ● He says that all life has value, but society determines the fate of man. 10 Which of the following is NOT an example of Aristotle’s notion of hylomorphism? ● Bodily organs and a human being ● The soul and a human being ● A statue and a human being ● An unborn child and a human being 11 “It is my belief that everything in the cosmos is made of water.” Which ancient philosopher would most likely have made this statement? ● Pythagoras ● Thales ● Empedocles ● Protagoras Lisa is considering whether it is morally permissible to eat meat. Which branch of philosophy can help her answer this question? ● Metaphysics ● Epistemology ● Ethics ● Cosmology [Show More]

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