IPHP L1.1 12 HUMSS

What does the term "philosophy" literally mean based on its Greek roots?

• Study of nature

• Love of art

• Love of wisdom

• Science of life

Which of the following best illustrates how philosophy is applied in daily life?

• Memorizing scientific formulas

• Asking why we exist and what is truly valuable

• Learning a new language

• Practicing sports routines

Which philosopher is credited with the development of a theorem still widely used in geometry today?

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

• Epicurus

• Heraclitus

Who proposed that change is constant and governed by a universal principle called *logos*?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Heraclitus

• Democritus

Which philosopher is known for examining natural phenomena and proposing an atomic theory of the universe?

• Democritus

• Diogenes

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

Which philosopher believed that true happiness could be attained by minimizing pain and fear through philosophy?

• Socrates

• Epicurus

• Pythagoras

• Heraclitus

Which of the following classroom activities best applies the Socratic method as practiced by Socrates?

• Memorizing a list of philosophical terms

• Watching a documentary about ancient philosophers

• Answering a series of teacher-guided questions to explore one’s beliefs

• Writing a report on Socrates' life and contributions

Plato believed that real knowledge is gained by contemplating what?

• Physical reality

• Natural elements

• Sensory perception

• Ideal Forms

Which philosopher promoted a life of virtue through simplicity and self-sufficiency?

• Diogenes of Sinope

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Epicurus

Whose logical studies gave rise to the development of deductive reasoning?

• Heraclitus

• Pythagoras

• Democritus

• Aristotle