Philosophy Quiz

Which ancient Greek philosopher famously said, "An unexamined life is not worth living"?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• St. Augustine

According to Plato, which part of the soul is responsible for reason and intellect, and governs the other parts?

• Spirited Soul

• Appetitive Soul

• Rational Soul

• Vegetative Soul

Aristotle associated the self with which philosophical concept that states the body and soul are inseparable, forming a single substance?

• Mind-Body Dualism

• Hylomorphism

• Tabula Rasa

• Transcendental Apperception

Who is considered the "Father of Modern Philosophy" and introduced systematic doubt as a method to seek truth?

• John Locke

• David Hume

• Immanuel Kant

• Rene Descartes

Which philosopher proposed that the mind is a "blank slate" at birth, meaning all knowledge comes from experience?

• David Hume

• John Locke

• Gilbert Ryle

• Sigmund Freud

Who argued that the self is merely a "bundle of perceptions" that appear and disappear, lacking a permanent, unchanging substance?

• David Hume

• Immanuel Kant

• Maurice Merleau-Ponty

• Paul Churchland

How did Socrates believe true self-knowledge is achieved, leading to a virtuous life?

• Through gathering material wealth

• Through introspection and questioning

• Through relying on external authority and experts

• Through physical training and exercise

Plato's concept of the "just self" is achieved when which parts of the soul are in harmony, with one part guiding the others?

• Id, Ego, and Superego

• Rational, Spirited, and Appetitive

• Conscious, Preconscious, and Unconscious

• Vegetative, Sensitive, and Rational

How does Aristotle's view of the soul primarily differ from Plato's dualism?

• Aristotle believed the soul is entirely separate from the body

• Aristotle saw the soul as the "form" united with the body

• Aristotle focused solely on the body, disregarding the soul

• Aristotle argued the soul is an illusion

For St. Augustine, what was the primary path to finding truth and the presence of God within, emphasizing an inner journey?

• Engaging in public debates

• Self-reflection and introspection

• Through extensive travel

• Observing the physical world