Ancient Greek Philosophers Milestone (A guaranteed)
The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to __________ on their
own, rather than having it dictated to them.
● create an argument
● gain knowle
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Ancient Greek Philosophers Milestone (A guaranteed)
The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to __________ on their
own, rather than having it dictated to them.
● create an argument
● gain knowledge
● explain rhetoric
● evaluate an opinion
2
Which of the following statements about Aristotle's metaphysics is FALSE?
● The first philosophy for Aristotle was ontology, which examines the nature of
being.
● Aristotle's ultimate conclusion was that the nature of reality was change.
● Aristotle defined a particular as “a this” to distinguish it from a universal.
● For Aristotle, existence requires matter and form— not one or the other, but both.
3
Water is a __________ condition for staying alive.
Apply conceptual analysis to this statement and choose the answer that correctly
describes the relationship.
● neither necessary nor sufficient
● necessary, not sufficient
● both necessary and sufficient
● sufficient, not necessary
According to Aristotle’s ethics, virtues should be pursued by __________.
● thinking abstractly
● finding a rational mean between two extremes
● defining what is true
● determining the purest form of action
5
Choose the example that best demonstrates a central tenet of Stoicism.
● Carlene is devastated when her outdoor party is interrupted by a thunderstorm.
● Mr. Donovan insists that he begin each morning with pastry and a cup of sweet
tea.
● Bob is such a rabid Cubs fan that it isn’t fun to watch a baseball game with him.
● Stephanie is a good nurse because she is skillful and always remains
composed.
6
Kendra believes that women have a right to choose to have an abortion.
Select the statement that is consistent with Kendra's belief.
● “Some women use abortion as a form of birth control, which is wrong.”
● “Every woman should be a mother; it is our function and purpose as human
beings.”
● “I voted for this presidential candidate because she supports a woman's right to
have an abortion.”
● "The man should have an equal say in whether or not a woman ends her
pregnancy.”
7
Which of the following is the most important tenet of Stoicism?
● To resist playing a role
● To let go of what we cannot control
● To feed our desires
● To understand that reality is either good or bad
8
In Plato's view, justified true beliefs must be related to his metaphysical notion of
__________, which he called the Forms.
● knowledge
● wisdom
● essence
● truth
9
When Crito tries to convince Socrates that he must not betray his own life, how does
Socrates respond?
● He says that he is not afraid of dying and knows that his followers will restore his
good name.
● He says that what is right is often misunderstood by mortals and must be left to
the gods.
● He says that life would not be worth living if the principle of justice was
violated.
● He says that all life has value, but society determines the fate of man.
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of Aristotle’s notion of hylomorphism?
● Bodily organs and a human being
● The soul and a human being
● A statue and a human being
● An unborn child and a human being
11
“It is my belief that everything in the cosmos is made of water.”
Which ancient philosopher would most likely have made this statement?
● Pythagoras
● Thales
● Empedocles
● Protagoras
Lisa is considering whether it is morally permissible to eat meat.
Which branch of philosophy can help her answer this question?
● Metaphysics
● Epistemology
● Ethics
● Cosmology
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