The Origins of Western Philosophy

Question 1

What century did Greek philosophers, later known as pre-Socratic, begin questioning the world?

Answer 1

Fifth and sixth centuries

Question 2

What did pre-Socratic philosophers seek instead of attributing their surroundings to the Greek gods?

Answer 2

More rational explanations

Question 3

What type of philosophy did pre-Socratic philosophers practice?

Answer 3

Philosophy of nature

Question 4

What did pre-Socratic philosophers question about the universe?

Answer 4

Where everything came from, what everything was created from, how nature could be described mathematically, and how to explain the existence of plurality in nature

Question 5

What is the primary principle sought by pre-Socratic philosophers?

Answer 5

Archê

Question 6

What does archê represent?

Answer 6

The basic material of the universe

Question 7

What did pre-Socratic philosophers determine about the universe due to its variability?

Answer 7

There must be principles of change that the archê contained

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Pre-Socratic philosophers are known for seeking _______ explanations for the world.

Answer 8

Rational

Question 9

True or False: Pre-Socratic philosophers attributed their surroundings to the Greek gods.

Answer 9

False