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“EDFO EXAM “ LATEST 2025 EXAM UPDATED
2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
Midterm (multiple choice)
What motivated early Greek thinkers to shift from mythological explanations to
philosophical ones?
A) Desire for political power
B) Curiosity about natural causes and rational explanations
C) To prove religious myths correct
D) Influence of Roman culture
B) Curiosity about natural causes and rational explanations
How does Thales support his claim that "all is water"?
A) By citing divine revelation
B) By observing that water is essential for life and present in many forms
C) By arguing that fire creates everything
D) By denying the existence of change
B) By observing that water is essential for life and present in many forms
How does Anaximander justify that "all is apeiron"?
A) By claiming the indefinite principle explains the origin and balance of all
things
B) By saying water is the first element
C) By observing that everything is composed of atoms
D) By asserting that reality is entirely unchanging
A) By claiming the indefinite principle explains the origin and balance of all things
How does Anaximenes support his claim that "all is air"?
A) By suggesting air transforms into other elements through rarefaction and
condensation
B) By denying the existence of the cosmos
C) By arguing that fire is eternal
D) By emphasizing motion is an illusion
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A) By suggesting air transforms into other elements through rarefaction and
condensation
How do Heraclitus and Parmenides conflict in their views of change?
A) Heraclitus denies change exists; Parmenides says everything changes
constantly
B) Heraclitus says change is constant; Parmenides claims change and
multiplicity are illusions
C) Both agree that only water changes
D) Both reject the concept of permanence
B) Heraclitus says change is constant; Parmenides claims change and multiplicity
are illusions
How does Heraclitus use the idea of "logos"?
A) To deny the existence of the soul
B) To describe a rational principle that unifies constant change
C) To support Parmenides' view of permanence
D) To explain atomistic determinism
B) To describe a rational principle that unifies constant change
Why does Parmenides argue change and multiplicity are illusions?
A) Because senses are unreliable and reason shows being is one and
unchanging
B) Because atoms collide randomly
C) Because water transforms into air
D) Because humans cannot perceive reality
A) Because senses are unreliable and reason shows being is one and unchanging
How does Zeno's paradox of motion support Parmenides?
A) By showing motion is easily measurable
B) By proving all things are composed of atoms
C) By illustrating that logically, motion leads to contradictions
D) By demonstrating the soul's immortality
C) By illustrating that logically, motion leads to contradictions
How do the Atomists respond to problems raised by Heraclitus and
Parmenides?
A) They claim everything is water
B) They propose reality consists of indivisible atoms moving in empty space
C) They reject observation and reasoning
D) They deny the existence of the void
B) They propose reality consists of indivisible atoms moving in empty space
In Atomist philosophy, what roles do atoms and the void play?
A) Atoms are illusions; void does not exist
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B) Atoms create the void
C) Atoms are eternal building blocks; void allows motion and change
D) Both are symbolic, not real
C) Atoms are eternal building blocks; void allows motion and change
Do Atomist views support human freedom or determinism?
A) Freedom is impossible due to strict determinism
B) Atoms allow random events, so some freedom is possible
C) The void eliminates choice
D) Humans control atoms entirely
B) Atoms allow random events, so some freedom is possible
What does Protagoras mean by "Man is the measure of all things"?
A) Humans are the source of objective truth
B) Only philosophers can know truth
C) Truth and values are relative to each person's perception
D) Nature is the ultimate measure
C) Truth and values are relative to each person's perception
How might Protagoras' claim challenge objective truth?
A) By suggesting truth depends on individual perception rather than universal
standards
B) By asserting absolute morality exists
C) By denying human perception
D) By claiming gods determine knowledge
A) By suggesting truth depends on individual perception rather than universal
standards
What does Gorgias' argument about knowledge reflect?
A) Skepticism about whether anything can be known or communicated reliably
B) Confidence in divine guidance
C) Support for Thales' water theory
D) Belief in atomistic determinism
A) Skepticism about whether anything can be known or communicated reliably
Why did Socrates find Sophist relativism dangerous?
A) It overemphasized water as the first principle
B) It undermined ethics and political responsibility
C) It contradicted atomism
D) It encouraged belief in immortality
B) It undermined ethics and political responsibility
How does Socrates' method differ from Sophist rhetoric?
A) He asks questions to uncover truth rather than to win arguments
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B) He uses speeches to persuade politically
C) He teaches that humans are the measure of all things
D) He avoids questioning others
A) He asks questions to uncover truth rather than to win arguments
In the Apology, how does Socrates defend his life and method?
A) By denying moral responsibility
B) By arguing he seeks truth through questioning, not impiety
C) By appealing to popular opinion
D) By claiming absolute knowledge of the gods
B) By arguing he seeks truth through questioning, not impiety
Why does Socrates claim "the unexamined life is not worth living"?
A) Because life is an illusion
B) Because self-reflection is necessary for a virtuous life
C) Because the gods demand examination
D) Because only wealth matters
B) Because self-reflection is necessary for a virtuous life
What does Socrates mean when he says he "knows that he knows nothing"?
A) He rejects learning entirely
B) He recognizes human ignorance and values inquiry
C) He claims absolute certainty
D) He has no knowledge at all
B) He recognizes human ignorance and values inquiry
How does Socrates argue that doing wrong is worse than suffering wrong?
A) He does not address this
B) Both are equally harmful
C) Wrongdoing harms the soul more than physical suffering
D) Suffering wrong is morally damaging
C) Wrongdoing harms the soul more than physical suffering
What is the Euthyphro dilemma?
A) How atoms interact with the void
B) Whether actions are good because gods command them or gods command
them because they are good
C) Whether the soul is immortal
D) How motion is possible
B) Whether actions are good because gods command them or gods command them
because they are good
Why does Socrates refuse to escape from prison in the Crito?
A) He supports Sophist relativism
“EDFO EXAM “ LATEST 2025 EXAM UPDATED
2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
Midterm (multiple choice)
What motivated early Greek thinkers to shift from mythological explanations to
philosophical ones?
A) Desire for political power
B) Curiosity about natural causes and rational explanations
C) To prove religious myths correct
D) Influence of Roman culture
B) Curiosity about natural causes and rational explanations
How does Thales support his claim that "all is water"?
A) By citing divine revelation
B) By observing that water is essential for life and present in many forms
C) By arguing that fire creates everything
D) By denying the existence of change
B) By observing that water is essential for life and present in many forms
How does Anaximander justify that "all is apeiron"?
A) By claiming the indefinite principle explains the origin and balance of all
things
B) By saying water is the first element
C) By observing that everything is composed of atoms
D) By asserting that reality is entirely unchanging
A) By claiming the indefinite principle explains the origin and balance of all things
How does Anaximenes support his claim that "all is air"?
A) By suggesting air transforms into other elements through rarefaction and
condensation
B) By denying the existence of the cosmos
C) By arguing that fire is eternal
D) By emphasizing motion is an illusion
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A) By suggesting air transforms into other elements through rarefaction and
condensation
How do Heraclitus and Parmenides conflict in their views of change?
A) Heraclitus denies change exists; Parmenides says everything changes
constantly
B) Heraclitus says change is constant; Parmenides claims change and
multiplicity are illusions
C) Both agree that only water changes
D) Both reject the concept of permanence
B) Heraclitus says change is constant; Parmenides claims change and multiplicity
are illusions
How does Heraclitus use the idea of "logos"?
A) To deny the existence of the soul
B) To describe a rational principle that unifies constant change
C) To support Parmenides' view of permanence
D) To explain atomistic determinism
B) To describe a rational principle that unifies constant change
Why does Parmenides argue change and multiplicity are illusions?
A) Because senses are unreliable and reason shows being is one and
unchanging
B) Because atoms collide randomly
C) Because water transforms into air
D) Because humans cannot perceive reality
A) Because senses are unreliable and reason shows being is one and unchanging
How does Zeno's paradox of motion support Parmenides?
A) By showing motion is easily measurable
B) By proving all things are composed of atoms
C) By illustrating that logically, motion leads to contradictions
D) By demonstrating the soul's immortality
C) By illustrating that logically, motion leads to contradictions
How do the Atomists respond to problems raised by Heraclitus and
Parmenides?
A) They claim everything is water
B) They propose reality consists of indivisible atoms moving in empty space
C) They reject observation and reasoning
D) They deny the existence of the void
B) They propose reality consists of indivisible atoms moving in empty space
In Atomist philosophy, what roles do atoms and the void play?
A) Atoms are illusions; void does not exist
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B) Atoms create the void
C) Atoms are eternal building blocks; void allows motion and change
D) Both are symbolic, not real
C) Atoms are eternal building blocks; void allows motion and change
Do Atomist views support human freedom or determinism?
A) Freedom is impossible due to strict determinism
B) Atoms allow random events, so some freedom is possible
C) The void eliminates choice
D) Humans control atoms entirely
B) Atoms allow random events, so some freedom is possible
What does Protagoras mean by "Man is the measure of all things"?
A) Humans are the source of objective truth
B) Only philosophers can know truth
C) Truth and values are relative to each person's perception
D) Nature is the ultimate measure
C) Truth and values are relative to each person's perception
How might Protagoras' claim challenge objective truth?
A) By suggesting truth depends on individual perception rather than universal
standards
B) By asserting absolute morality exists
C) By denying human perception
D) By claiming gods determine knowledge
A) By suggesting truth depends on individual perception rather than universal
standards
What does Gorgias' argument about knowledge reflect?
A) Skepticism about whether anything can be known or communicated reliably
B) Confidence in divine guidance
C) Support for Thales' water theory
D) Belief in atomistic determinism
A) Skepticism about whether anything can be known or communicated reliably
Why did Socrates find Sophist relativism dangerous?
A) It overemphasized water as the first principle
B) It undermined ethics and political responsibility
C) It contradicted atomism
D) It encouraged belief in immortality
B) It undermined ethics and political responsibility
How does Socrates' method differ from Sophist rhetoric?
A) He asks questions to uncover truth rather than to win arguments
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B) He uses speeches to persuade politically
C) He teaches that humans are the measure of all things
D) He avoids questioning others
A) He asks questions to uncover truth rather than to win arguments
In the Apology, how does Socrates defend his life and method?
A) By denying moral responsibility
B) By arguing he seeks truth through questioning, not impiety
C) By appealing to popular opinion
D) By claiming absolute knowledge of the gods
B) By arguing he seeks truth through questioning, not impiety
Why does Socrates claim "the unexamined life is not worth living"?
A) Because life is an illusion
B) Because self-reflection is necessary for a virtuous life
C) Because the gods demand examination
D) Because only wealth matters
B) Because self-reflection is necessary for a virtuous life
What does Socrates mean when he says he "knows that he knows nothing"?
A) He rejects learning entirely
B) He recognizes human ignorance and values inquiry
C) He claims absolute certainty
D) He has no knowledge at all
B) He recognizes human ignorance and values inquiry
How does Socrates argue that doing wrong is worse than suffering wrong?
A) He does not address this
B) Both are equally harmful
C) Wrongdoing harms the soul more than physical suffering
D) Suffering wrong is morally damaging
C) Wrongdoing harms the soul more than physical suffering
What is the Euthyphro dilemma?
A) How atoms interact with the void
B) Whether actions are good because gods command them or gods command
them because they are good
C) Whether the soul is immortal
D) How motion is possible
B) Whether actions are good because gods command them or gods command them
because they are good
Why does Socrates refuse to escape from prison in the Crito?
A) He supports Sophist relativism
