Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Introduction to Western Philosophy study set below.
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1
Who is often considered the 'father of Western philosophy' for his method of questioning?
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A
Socrates
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B
Plato
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C
Aristotle
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D
Descartes
2
Which branch of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge and how we know what is true?
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A
Ethics
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B
Logic
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C
Epistemology
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D
Metaphysics
3
Which Greek philosopher was a student of Socrates and wrote 'The Republic'?
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A
Heraclitus
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B
Plato
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C
Epicurus
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D
Pythagoras
4
What is the name of the branch of philosophy that deals with right and wrong behavior?
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A
Aesthetics
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B
Logic
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C
Ethics
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D
Politics
5
Aristotle was the teacher of which famous historical conqueror?
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A
Julius Caesar
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B
Alexander the Great
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C
Genghis Khan
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D
Napoleon
6
What is a 'syllogism' in the study of logic?
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A
A type of poem
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B
A logical argument structure
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C
A scientific theory
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D
A form of government
7
Which philosopher famously stated, 'I think, therefore I am'?
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A
John Locke
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B
Immanuel Kant
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C
René Descartes
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D
David Hume
8
Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that focuses on the nature of what?
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A
Beauty and art
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B
Truth and facts
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C
Right and wrong
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D
Government and power
9
Who is the author of 'Meditations on First Philosophy'?
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A
Thomas Hobbes
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B
René Descartes
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C
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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D
Baruch Spinoza
10
Which ancient school of philosophy taught that the goal of life is to achieve peace of mind by avoiding pain?
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A
Stoicism
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B
Epicureanism
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C
Existentialism
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D
Nihilism
11
The term 'Philosophy' comes from Greek words that mean what?
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A
Love of wisdom
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B
Study of stars
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C
Power of speech
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D
Nature of earth
12
Which philosopher argued that all people have 'natural rights' to life, liberty, and property?
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A
John Locke
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B
Karl Marx
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C
Friedrich Nietzsche
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D
Søren Kierkegaard
13
Logic is the study of what?
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A
Human emotions
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B
Correct reasoning
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C
Social behavior
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D
Physical movement
14
Which Greek philosopher established a school in Athens known as the Lyceum?
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A
Socrates
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B
Plato
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C
Aristotle
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D
Diogenes
15
What does 'Metaphysics' primarily investigate?
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A
The nature of reality and existence
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B
The rules of grammar
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C
The history of war
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D
The structure of cells
16
Which of these is a famous dialogue written by Plato featuring his teacher?
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A
The Apology
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B
The Prince
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C
Common Sense
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D
Critique of Pure Reason
17
Stoicism, a philosophy founded in Athens, emphasizes which of the following?
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A
Emotional outbursts
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B
Self-control and fortitude
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C
Total luxury
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D
Avoiding all books
18
Who is known for the 'Allegory of the Cave'?
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A
Aristotle
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B
Plato
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C
Thales
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D
Democritus
