Ancient Philosophical Influences

What is empiricism?

• The idea that knowledge is a priori

• One of Plato's theories

• The belief that there is another world beyond this one

• The idea that knowledge comes from our senses

What is represented by the prisoners trapped in Plato's cave?

• Ordinary people in this world

• People who believe in another world

• The philosopher

• Religious believers

What does the philosopher find outside the cave?

• That you cannot step into the same river twice

• The forms

• The particulars

• A difficult journey

Which of these are NOT qualities of the forms?

• Eternal

• Perfect

• Immutable

• Physical

Which of the forms is the most important?

• Love

• The Good

• Truth

• God

What is the 'one over many?'

• An argument against the cave

• An argument in support of the forms

• An argument against the forms

• A phrase to describe the 4 causes

Which of these is an argument for the forms?

• New inventions

• Third man

• 3 fingers

• Ideal standard

Which of these describes the shape of an object according to Aristotle?

• Material

• Efficient

• Formal

• Final

Which of these words is a characteristic of the prime mover?

• Theistic

• Caring

• Loving

• Impassive

Which of these may be a reason to think that the prime mover is a logical idea?

• It is based on the Bible

• It solves the problem of evil

• It shows why the world is designed

• It doesn't answer prayers