Quiz on Philosophy

What does Socrates define a philosopher as?

• One who has a thirst for knowledge

• One who avoids knowledge

• One who only studies science

• One who is indifferent to learning

According to Francis Bacon, what is philosophy considered to be?

• A branch of mathematics

• The mother of all science

• A type of literature

• A form of art only

What type of inquiry does Sarvapalli Radhakrisnan associate with philosophy?

• Historical inquiry into past events

• Emotional inquiry into personal feelings

• Logical inquiry into the nature of reality

• Scientific inquiry into physical laws

What does Raymont suggest philosophy is an effort to discover?

• The meaning of life in literature

• The future of scientific discoveries

• The history of philosophical thought

• General truth behind particular facts

According to B.R Purkait, what does philosophy try to answer?

• The deepest questions of life

• The questions of mathematics

• The questions of art

• The questions of history

What is one aspect of philosophy according to Aldous Huxley?

• Men live in accordance with their philosophy of life

• Philosophy has no practical application

• Philosophy is only theoretical

• Philosophy is irrelevant to daily life

What does Aristotle define philosophy as?

• A form of entertainment

• A science that discovers the real nature of supernatural elements

• A historical narrative

• A collection of myths and legends

What is the Indian definition of philosophy mentioned in the text?

• A realization of the truth

• A mere collection of thoughts

• A pursuit of wealth

• A study of ancient texts

According to Cicero, what is philosophy the mother of?

• All cultures

• All arts

• All sciences

• All religions

What does the text suggest about the nature of philosophical questions?

• They are irrelevant to modern life

• They are only for scholars

• They are easily answered

• They are essential to human existence