Question 1

Aristotle 
-What does Aristotle conclude is goodness?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle concludes that goodness is something which is wanted for its own sake, emphasizing the intrinsic value of goodness beyond utilitarian or hedonistic purposes.

Question 2

Aristotle 
-Given what Aristotle says about wisdom,art and experience,what might he say about the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle would likely see the Internet as a valuable source of factual information, as it provides access to a wide range of data and knowledge. However, he would likely also caution that this information must be evaluated critically and with wisdom, as not all information on the internet may be accurate or useful. Aristotle would also likely argue that the Internet cannot provide true experiences or wisdom, as these are gained through lived encounters and reflection, rather than simply accessing information online.

Question 3

Aristotle 
-If Aristotle were watching a game of golf,what would he identify as the cause of a hole-in-one?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's theory of causation includes four types of causes: material, formal, efficient, and final. In the context of a hole-in-one in golf, the lie (material cause), the putter striking the ball (efficient cause), and the player's desire to get a birdie (final cause) all contribute to the outcome, aligning with Aristotle's comprehensive approach to causation.

Question 4

Socrates and Plato 
-According to Glaucon,the life of the just person (the person who 'would be,not seem the best')is

Accepted Answer

Glaucon, in his argument with Socrates, suggests that the life of the just person is not inherently praised, rewarded, or filled with contentment from the perspective of society or divine favor. Instead, he challenges the value of justice by questioning whether being just is beneficial if one does not receive recognition or rewards for one's justice. This leads to a deeper exploration of the nature of justice and its intrinsic value, beyond external rewards or societal recognition.

Question 5

Aristotle 
-This year,the Happiest Aristotelean Award goes to

Accepted Answer

According to Aristotle's philosophy, happiness is achieved through living a virtuous life and fulfilling one's potential. Bill the insurance broker, who works hard to provide for his clients, is exhibiting the virtue of generosity and fulfilling his potential as a provider for others, making him the most likely candidate for the Happiest Aristotelean Award. Bob the bartender's lifestyle of excessive drinking and partying does not align with Aristotle's values of moderation and self-control, while Sam the soldier's achievements are admirable but do not necessarily equate to happiness. Roberta the venture capitalist's wealth also does not guarantee happiness as Aristotle believed that material possessions are not the key to true happiness.

Question 6

Aristotle 
-Which of the following is not one of Aristotle's criticisms of Plato's theory of Forms?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle did not criticize Plato's theory of Forms by claiming that Forms are numbers as causes of all things. This was not a central or explicit element of Plato's theory, but rather a position adopted by some later Platonists. Aristotle's objections focused on other aspects of Plato's theory, including its lack of empirical evidence, the problem of participation, and the alleged separation of the realm of Forms from the world of sensible particulars.

Question 7

Aristotle 
-Thinking is related to perceiving in that thinking

Accepted Answer

Thinking is about ideas and concepts, which are thinkable, while perceiving is about sensing and experiencing the world around us, which is sensible.

Question 8

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates' ideal community guardians would have a philosophic nature so to

Accepted Answer

Socrates, as depicted in Plato's works, believed that guardians in an ideal community should possess a philosophic nature, enabling them to discern between fellow citizens and non-citizens or enemies, to maintain the integrity and security of the state.

Question 9

Socrates and Plato 
-Guardians in the fullest sense will combine

Accepted Answer

Socrates and Plato believed that true guardians should possess both quickness of mind and a steady character, as these qualities ensure they can make wise decisions and remain steadfast in their duties.

Question 10

Aristotle 
-In order to become wise,one must

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that wisdom involves understanding the causes and principles behind things, which is a deeper level of knowledge.

Question 11

Aristotle 
-If a bee suddenly stung Aristotle,Aristotle would say that

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aristotle 
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Question 12

Aristotle 
-Of any living thing we can properly say

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that the soul is the essence or function of a living body, meaning it is what makes a body alive and capable of performing its life functions.

Question 13

Socrates and Plato 
-In the Myth of the Cave,the prisoners in chains represent

Accepted Answer

The prisoners in chains represent all of us before we recollect the Forms, as they are in a state of ignorance and falsehood, unable to perceive the truth of the world outside the cave. The allegory is meant to illustrate Plato's theory of knowledge and reality, in which the Forms or Ideas are the ultimate reality and the source of true knowledge, and the physical world is a mere shadow or copy of the ideal world.

Question 14

Aristotle 
-Aristotle's primary criticism of the first philosophers is that

Accepted Answer

Aristotle criticized the first philosophers primarily for their failure to consider all four causes (material, formal, efficient, and final causes) in their explanations of the world. He believed that a comprehensive understanding of an object or phenomenon required examining it through these four aspects.

Question 15

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates argues that women may act as guardians because

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that the natural gifts needed to rule, such as courage and intelligence, are distributed to men and women, and therefore women can potentially act as guardians. This is in contrast to the prevailing belief at that time that women were inferior and not suited for such roles.

Question 16

Socrates and Plato 
-According to the description of the society,children would be

Accepted Answer

In the ideal society described by Plato, particularly in "The Republic," children would be raised communally and not by their biological parents, to ensure that they are raised without personal biases and for the benefit of the state.

Question 17

Socrates and Plato 
-A society ought to be governed by philosophers because only philosophers

Accepted Answer

Philosophers, as lovers of wisdom and knowledge, are not primarily motivated by the desire for political power or personal gain. They are more likely to govern with an eye towards the greater good and the well-being of society as a whole. Their lack of attachment to power can help ensure that their decisions are not driven by personal ambition or the desire for wealth and influence. This can lead to a more just and equitable society.

Question 18

Socrates and Plato 
-People agree to live in a just society,says Glaucon,because

Accepted Answer

Glaucon argues that people agree to live in a just society not because they inherently value justice, but because they fear suffering injustice themselves. This perspective is part of a larger debate in Plato's "Republic" about the nature of justice and why individuals should act justly.

Question 19

Aristotle 
-According to Aristotle,there must be a first mover which

Accepted Answer

According to Aristotle's philosophy, the first mover, also known as the unmoved mover or prime mover, is an eternal and necessary being that exists by its nature and does not require any external cause for its existence. Its function is to set the universe in motion, but it does not intervene or interact with it in any way. Therefore, option C, which states that the first mover exists necessarily, is the best choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they describe attributes or actions that are not consistent with Aristotle's concept of the first mover.

Question 20

Aristotle 
-According to Aristotle,the primary difference between physics (natural science)and mathematics is

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that mathematics separated the attributes of natural objects from the objects themselves, while physics did not. He believed that mathematics dealt with abstract concepts and relations, while physics dealt with the particular attributes of natural objects. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Quiz 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy

Aristotle -What does Aristotle conclude is goodness?

Aristotle -Given what Aristotle says about wisdom,art and experience,what might he say about the Internet?

Aristotle -If Aristotle were watching a game of golf,what would he identify as the cause of a hole-in-one?

Socrates and Plato -According to Glaucon,the life of the just person (the person who 'would be,not seem the best') is

Aristotle -This year,the Happiest Aristotelean Award goes to

Aristotle -Which of the following is not one of Aristotle's criticisms of Plato's theory of Forms?

Aristotle -Thinking is related to perceiving in that thinking

Socrates and Plato -Socrates' ideal community guardians would have a philosophic nature so to

Socrates and Plato -Guardians in the fullest sense will combine

Aristotle -In order to become wise,one must

Aristotle -If a bee suddenly stung Aristotle,Aristotle would say that

Aristotle -Of any living thing we can properly say

Socrates and Plato -In the Myth of the Cave,the prisoners in chains represent

Aristotle -Aristotle's primary criticism of the first philosophers is that

Socrates and Plato -Socrates argues that women may act as guardians because

Socrates and Plato -According to the description of the society,children would be

Socrates and Plato -A society ought to be governed by philosophers because only philosophers

Socrates and Plato -People agree to live in a just society,says Glaucon,because

Aristotle -According to Aristotle,there must be a first mover which

Aristotle -According to Aristotle,the primary difference between physics (natural science) and mathematics is