Philosophy Quiz

The word "philosophy" comes from which two Greek words?

• Philo and Sophos

• Philos and Sophia

• Philia and Sophia

• Philo and Sophe

What does "philosophy" literally mean?

• Love of life

• Love of wisdom

• Study of life

• Study of the universe

Which of the following is NOT typically studied in philosophy?

• Existence

• Knowledge

• Reason

• Engineering

Philosophy can be described as:

• A science and an art

• Purely a science

• Purely an art

• Neither a science nor an art

Who is credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem?

• Plato

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

• Socrates

Heraclitus proposed that everything exists based on a higher order known as:

• Logos

• Ethics

• Metaphysics

• Aesthetics

Which philosopher is known for advocating a simple and virtuous life?

• Democritus

• Socrates

• Diogenes of Sinope

• Epicurus

The Socratic method involves:

• Memorization of facts

• Devising a series of questions

• Conducting experiments

• Writing essays

Who founded the Academy, an institution of higher learning?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Epicurus

Aristotle is known for his studies in:

• Aesthetics

• Ethics

• Logic

• Political philosophy