UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 2
Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)His main focus was questions, including "are humans truly free or determined?"
B.)His main focus was questions, including "how did the universe come to be?"
C.)His main focus was questions, including "what makes a life worth living?"
D.)His main focus was questions, including "what is real?"
C.)Correct.
Unlike the Pre-Socratics, Socrates was primarily interested in exploring ethics and epistemology.
He sought answers to questions of wisdom and value, including how to define a good life.
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)He had an interest in determining the true nature of reality.
B.)He had an interest in studying the origin of the universe.
C.)His philosophy did not involve a deeply spiritual or religious approach.
D.)He had an interest in studying what separates knowledge from opinion.
D.)Correct.
Socrates differed from the Pre-Socratic philosophers in that his philosophical approach
considered questions of epistemology and wisdom, including how to distinguish knowledge from
opinion.
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)He believed that there is no difference between knowledge and opinion.
B.)He had an interest in studying metaphysics in order to understand the world.
C.)He had a primary interest in determining what is morally right.
, D.)He had an interest in using his philosophy to prove that the gods do not exist.
C.)Correct.
Ethics and morality were cornerstones of Socrates' approach to philosophy. He is considered the
first "moral philosopher" and was deeply interested in how to determine right and wrong.
The Socratic Approach
Select the TRUE statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method.
A.)It is a teaching tool that helps students to remember key facts.
B.)It is a pedagogical process that helps students to hone their argumentative skills.
C.)It is an instructional method that helps students to pursue wisdom.
D.)It is a pedagogical tool that was used only in ancient times, since it is irrelevant to
today's society.
Select the statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method that is FALSE.
A.)It is used to discover truth through reasoning.
B.)It is a teaching method that helps students to build upon their existing knowledge.
C.)It is used to discover why an answer is what it is.
D.)It is used to improve rhetorical skills, which are helpful in winning arguments.
Select the statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method that is FALSE.
A.)It is used to teach others an idea or skill.
B.)It uses existing knowledge as a basis for new knowledge.
C.)It focuses on helping students to develop deeper understanding.
D.)Its goal is memorization of important information.
Introducing Arguments
Bob eats in the morning or the evening.
He didn't eat in the morning.
So, he eats in the evening.
Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)His main focus was questions, including "are humans truly free or determined?"
B.)His main focus was questions, including "how did the universe come to be?"
C.)His main focus was questions, including "what makes a life worth living?"
D.)His main focus was questions, including "what is real?"
C.)Correct.
Unlike the Pre-Socratics, Socrates was primarily interested in exploring ethics and epistemology.
He sought answers to questions of wisdom and value, including how to define a good life.
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)He had an interest in determining the true nature of reality.
B.)He had an interest in studying the origin of the universe.
C.)His philosophy did not involve a deeply spiritual or religious approach.
D.)He had an interest in studying what separates knowledge from opinion.
D.)Correct.
Socrates differed from the Pre-Socratic philosophers in that his philosophical approach
considered questions of epistemology and wisdom, including how to distinguish knowledge from
opinion.
Select the statement that distinguishes Socrates' philosophical approach from that of the
Pre-Socratics.
A.)He believed that there is no difference between knowledge and opinion.
B.)He had an interest in studying metaphysics in order to understand the world.
C.)He had a primary interest in determining what is morally right.
, D.)He had an interest in using his philosophy to prove that the gods do not exist.
C.)Correct.
Ethics and morality were cornerstones of Socrates' approach to philosophy. He is considered the
first "moral philosopher" and was deeply interested in how to determine right and wrong.
The Socratic Approach
Select the TRUE statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method.
A.)It is a teaching tool that helps students to remember key facts.
B.)It is a pedagogical process that helps students to hone their argumentative skills.
C.)It is an instructional method that helps students to pursue wisdom.
D.)It is a pedagogical tool that was used only in ancient times, since it is irrelevant to
today's society.
Select the statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method that is FALSE.
A.)It is used to discover truth through reasoning.
B.)It is a teaching method that helps students to build upon their existing knowledge.
C.)It is used to discover why an answer is what it is.
D.)It is used to improve rhetorical skills, which are helpful in winning arguments.
Select the statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method that is FALSE.
A.)It is used to teach others an idea or skill.
B.)It uses existing knowledge as a basis for new knowledge.
C.)It focuses on helping students to develop deeper understanding.
D.)Its goal is memorization of important information.
Introducing Arguments
Bob eats in the morning or the evening.
He didn't eat in the morning.
So, he eats in the evening.
