Philosophy Quiz

What does the word 'Philo' mean in Greek?

• Truth

• Knowledge

• Love

• Wisdom

Who is credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Pythagoras

• Aristotle

What did Heraclitus propose exists based on a higher order?

• Logos

• Atoms

• Wisdom

• Virtue

Who was among the first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles?

• Democritus

• Plato

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

Which philosopher is considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Heraclitus

Who wrote down Socrates' teachings?

• Heraclitus

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Democritus

What is the foundation of western philosophy attributed to?

• Aristotle's ideas

• Socrates' teachings

• Democritus' theories

• Plato's writings

Which philosopher attended the academy and was a prominent student of Plato?

• Heraclitus

• Pythagoras

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What does Aristotle believe our reality is based on?

• Logos

• Wisdom

• Perception

• Love

What term refers to 'Lovers of Wisdom'?

• Theologians

• Mathematicians

• Philosophers

• Scientists