Understanding Sufism and the Sophists

What was the original meaning of the term 'sophist'?

• An expert in a specific domain

• A philosopher of language

• A person skilled in rhetoric

• A teacher of culture

According to the Sophists, what is necessary to convince others of a truth?

• Cultural understanding

• Scientific evidence

• Effective communication skills

• Logical reasoning

What does the Sophist belief that 'truth is what people thought it to be' imply?

• Truth is absolute and unchanging

• Truth is subjective and varies among individuals

• Truth is determined by scientific facts

• Truth is culturally irrelevant

What does Protagoras' statement 'Man is the measure of all things' suggest about truth?

• Truth is irrelevant to human experience

• Truth is dependent on the perceiver

• Truth is determined by nature

• Truth is objective and universal

How does culture influence what is considered true according to Protagoras?

• Culture dictates absolute truths

• Culture shapes experiences, which in turn influence perceptions of truth

• Culture has no impact on truth

• Culture only affects language, not truth