Sophia Ancient Greek Philosophers

How do I know if I have knowledge on a topic, or merely opinion?" This question would be best answered by which branch of Philosophy? Epistemology “Albert Einstein is credited for the Theory of Relativity, but what kind of thing is a theory?" This question would be best answered by which branch of Philosophy? Metaphysics "Is it wrong to lie to prevent an innocent person from going to jail?" This question would be best answered by which branch of Philosophy? Ethics Which of the following is a primary benefit of studying philosophy? Philosophical concepts of just and fair government are the basis of many of the rights and freedoms enjoyed in the United States today. Which of the following is a primary benefit of studying philosophy? Adopting the philosophical mindset and seeking justification for beliefs has led to scientific progress and innovation. Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of studying philosophy? Philosophy can be used to discredit those whose answers to society's questions are wrong. "I assert that the stars in the sky are not gods. As for the universe, before it existed it was an undefined mixture lacking form or definition." This statement most closely represents the views of which ancient philosopher? Anaxagoras Your text here 1 "Nature is but a reflection of mathematics, a series of patterns and numbers." This statement most closely represents the views of which ancient philosopher? Pythagoras "While I do not deny that a god or gods exist, we must search for natural explanations of phenomena, rather than crediting phenomena to the gods." Which ancient philosopher made this view central to his philosophy? Xenophanes Select the statement that reflects a central theme of the Atomists. Atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar exist as a collection of atoms, but their atoms are organized differently. Select the statement that reflects a central belief of the Atomists. Atomists would argue that a duck is a duck because of the unique way its atoms are configured. Select the statement that reflects a central theme of the Atomists. Atomists believe that all things exist as an indivisible physical entity, or a collection of indivisible physical entities. Select the statement that is true of Parmenides' metaphysics. Any change we observe in the universe is merely an illusion. Select the statement that best aligns with the themes presented in Parmenides' metaphysics. The world of reality and the world of appearances contradict one another. Select the statement that reflects a central idea of Parmenides' metaphysics. The universe is one unchanging entity.