batch 2

Question 1

believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness

Answer 1

Epicurus

Question 2

a school of philosophy which believes in wisdom and simple living

Answer 2

epicureanism

Question 3

a known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life

Answer 3

diogenes of sinope

Question 4

did not claim to be “wise” but “midwife”

Answer 4

Socrates

Question 5

believed that philosophy could enable a man to live a life of virtue

Answer 5

Socrates

Question 6

method of inquiry, two opposing ideas are discussed

Answer 6

dialectic

Question 7

student of plato (prominent student)

Answer 7

Aristotle

Question 8

all ideas and views are based on perception

Answer 8

Aristotle

Question 9

• studied logic and formulation
• process of which specific statements are analyzed to reach a conclusion

Answer 9

deductive reasoning

Question 10

• consists of schools of thought which are often closely tied with religious beliefs
• described as “wisdom” literature where stones, sayings, and texts encourage people to adopt an ethical & harmonious way of life

Answer 10

eastern philosophy

Question 11

nature of man

Answer 11

philosophy of the human person

Question 12

deals with beauty and what make things “beautiful”

Answer 12

aesthetics

Question 13

deals with correct reasoning

Answer 13

logic

Question 14

discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing

Answer 14

epistemology

Question 15

deals with moral questions and dilemmas

Answer 15

ethics

Question 16

deals with questions regarding reality and existence

Answer 16

metaphysics