The man who asked questions? Flashcards
Philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Disconcerting
Causing one to feel unsettled
Totalitarian
Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
Gadfly
A fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, or bot fly.
Immoral
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
Shabby
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.
Oracle
A priest acting as a medium.
Infuriating
Making one extremely angry.
Deceptive
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.
Undermining
Erode the base or foundation.
Who was the difficult man that always asked questions?
Socrates
What sons were sent to study with Sophists?
Rich Men
Where does the word philosophy come from?
Love of wisdom
How many years ago a man was put to death for asking a question?
2,400 years ago
What was Plato’s most famous work describing?
Perfect society
Who are people that are best suited to thinking about forms in an abstract way?
Philosophers
What does wisdom value?
Argument , reasoning and asking questions.
What was one idea most people believe it’s Plato’s rather than Socrates?
The world is not at as it seems.
What did Luther believe about eternal life?
It was promised to whoever followed Jesus, and that agony of hell awaited those who were not saved.
Who put the bible at the center of his religion?
Luther
What did Luther do for the bible?
Translated it to German
What was Calvin opinion of wealth?
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The kind gained by supporting one another as the faithful lived together.
What did Calvin dream of?
The believers whom God had saved would govern the world in peace.
Where was silver shipped too?
Philippines and China
