Ancient Greek Philosophers Final
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1
When Socrates is asked about suicide in the Phaedo, he replies that .
the body is eternal and cannot die
philosophers must always be prepared for death
it is man’s choice to live or to die
our bodies belong to the gods
RATIONALE
In the Phaedo, Socrates contends that suicide is immoral. He argues that the bodies of men
belong to the gods, and that only the gods can choose to end a life.
CONCEPT
The Phaedo: The Death of Socrates
2
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
both necessary and sufficient
necessary, not sufficient
[Date]
,
sufficient, not necessary
RATIONALE
Water is a logical requirement for staying alive, therefore it is a necessary condition.
However, water is not a logical guarantee for staying alive, so it is not a sufficient condition.
CONCEPT
Plato: An academic approach to concepts
3
Which of the following statements about the atomistic worldview is FALSE?
Everything in the universe exists as a single atom, or a collection of atoms.
The worldview of philosophical atomists, with some revisions, has been adopted by
contemporary science.
Philosophical atoms of different shapes and consistencies are the fundamental components of
reality.
The philosophical worldview of the early Greek atomists had great influence on
philosophical, scientific, and religious thinking, but only for a brief period of time.
RATIONALE
The philosophical worldview of the early Greek atomists has continued to have an impact
throughout history. Atomism has been adopted and modified by contemporary science, and
has had a lasting influence on religion and theology.
CONCEPT
The Atomistic Worldview
4
Which of the following statements about the Crito is FALSE?
The Social Contract made it unethical for Socrates to escape his punishment.
Athens performed its end of the Social Contract; Socrates was required to do the same.
Following the advice of experts is more ethical than appealing the majority.
Socrates argued that civil disobedience was an obligation for intellectuals and philosophers.
[Date]
,RATIONALE
In the Crito, Socrates argues against the concept of civil disobedience. In an imagined
dialogue between him and Athens, Socrates says "But he who has experience of the manner
in which we order justice and administer the state, and still remains, has entered into an
implied contract that he will do as we command him." In other words, a person who has
benefited from the protection and privileges provided by a state, and who has not sought to
change its laws or leave its jurisdiction, must accept its judgement. This is an early
expression of the concept of the Social Contract.
CONCEPT
The Crito: The Duties of the Social Contract
5
The philosophical value of the Socratic Method is described in all of the following
statements, EXCEPT:
Students answer questions to which they know the answers, and are led by the teacher to new
truths.
The emphasis is on finding truth, not on “winning” an argument.
The Socratic Method guides students to understanding rather than requiring them to
memorize facts.
Students learn from interacting with each other, and the teacher facilitates this process.
RATIONALE
The Socratic Method does not facilitate learning through students' interaction with one
another. Rather, it is an exchange between student and teacher, in which the teacher uses the
student's knowledge to guide him or her to truth.
CONCEPT
The Socratic Approach
6
Perhaps the most important way in which Socrates changed the course of Western philosophy
was by focusing on .
cosmology
natural philosophy
[Date]
,
martyrdom
moral philosophy
RATIONALE
Ethics and morality were the primary focus of Socrates's philosophical inquiry. He is
considered to have been the first "moral philosopher," who was deeply interested in how to
determine right and wrong.
CONCEPT
Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
7
Which of the following statements about Aristotle’s metaphysics is FALSE?
Examining the nature of being, and knowing what kinds of things exist, is a sensible
beginning point for philosophical inquiry.
In order for a statement to be true, one must state that an object exists, what the object is, and
the state in which it exists.
Humans have the natural capacity to know many things without divine revelation or
empirical evidence.
The distinction between form and matter is purely conceptual— one does not, and cannot,
exist without the other.
RATIONALE
Aristotle would agree with all of these statements except the suggestion that we can have
knowledge without empirical evidence. To Aristotle, all knowledge is grounded in human
experience and flows from empirical evidence.
CONCEPT
Aristotle on What There Is
8
Kendra believes that women have a right to choose to have an abortion.
Select the statement that is consistent with Kendra's belief.
[Date]
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1
When Socrates is asked about suicide in the Phaedo, he replies that .
the body is eternal and cannot die
philosophers must always be prepared for death
it is man’s choice to live or to die
our bodies belong to the gods
RATIONALE
In the Phaedo, Socrates contends that suicide is immoral. He argues that the bodies of men
belong to the gods, and that only the gods can choose to end a life.
CONCEPT
The Phaedo: The Death of Socrates
2
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
both necessary and sufficient
necessary, not sufficient
[Date]
,
sufficient, not necessary
RATIONALE
Water is a logical requirement for staying alive, therefore it is a necessary condition.
However, water is not a logical guarantee for staying alive, so it is not a sufficient condition.
CONCEPT
Plato: An academic approach to concepts
3
Which of the following statements about the atomistic worldview is FALSE?
Everything in the universe exists as a single atom, or a collection of atoms.
The worldview of philosophical atomists, with some revisions, has been adopted by
contemporary science.
Philosophical atoms of different shapes and consistencies are the fundamental components of
reality.
The philosophical worldview of the early Greek atomists had great influence on
philosophical, scientific, and religious thinking, but only for a brief period of time.
RATIONALE
The philosophical worldview of the early Greek atomists has continued to have an impact
throughout history. Atomism has been adopted and modified by contemporary science, and
has had a lasting influence on religion and theology.
CONCEPT
The Atomistic Worldview
4
Which of the following statements about the Crito is FALSE?
The Social Contract made it unethical for Socrates to escape his punishment.
Athens performed its end of the Social Contract; Socrates was required to do the same.
Following the advice of experts is more ethical than appealing the majority.
Socrates argued that civil disobedience was an obligation for intellectuals and philosophers.
[Date]
,RATIONALE
In the Crito, Socrates argues against the concept of civil disobedience. In an imagined
dialogue between him and Athens, Socrates says "But he who has experience of the manner
in which we order justice and administer the state, and still remains, has entered into an
implied contract that he will do as we command him." In other words, a person who has
benefited from the protection and privileges provided by a state, and who has not sought to
change its laws or leave its jurisdiction, must accept its judgement. This is an early
expression of the concept of the Social Contract.
CONCEPT
The Crito: The Duties of the Social Contract
5
The philosophical value of the Socratic Method is described in all of the following
statements, EXCEPT:
Students answer questions to which they know the answers, and are led by the teacher to new
truths.
The emphasis is on finding truth, not on “winning” an argument.
The Socratic Method guides students to understanding rather than requiring them to
memorize facts.
Students learn from interacting with each other, and the teacher facilitates this process.
RATIONALE
The Socratic Method does not facilitate learning through students' interaction with one
another. Rather, it is an exchange between student and teacher, in which the teacher uses the
student's knowledge to guide him or her to truth.
CONCEPT
The Socratic Approach
6
Perhaps the most important way in which Socrates changed the course of Western philosophy
was by focusing on .
cosmology
natural philosophy
[Date]
,
martyrdom
moral philosophy
RATIONALE
Ethics and morality were the primary focus of Socrates's philosophical inquiry. He is
considered to have been the first "moral philosopher," who was deeply interested in how to
determine right and wrong.
CONCEPT
Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
7
Which of the following statements about Aristotle’s metaphysics is FALSE?
Examining the nature of being, and knowing what kinds of things exist, is a sensible
beginning point for philosophical inquiry.
In order for a statement to be true, one must state that an object exists, what the object is, and
the state in which it exists.
Humans have the natural capacity to know many things without divine revelation or
empirical evidence.
The distinction between form and matter is purely conceptual— one does not, and cannot,
exist without the other.
RATIONALE
Aristotle would agree with all of these statements except the suggestion that we can have
knowledge without empirical evidence. To Aristotle, all knowledge is grounded in human
experience and flows from empirical evidence.
CONCEPT
Aristotle on What There Is
8
Kendra believes that women have a right to choose to have an abortion.
Select the statement that is consistent with Kendra's belief.
[Date]
