Question 1

Epicurus 
-Epicurus would be against cheating because

Accepted Answer

Epicurus believed that pleasure came from doing good and living a virtuous life, which includes being honest and avoiding deceitful behavior. Therefore, he would argue against cheating as it goes against living a virtuous life and would ultimately lead to more pain than pleasure.

Question 2

Aristotle 
-Happiness requires activity which is an expression of complete virtue _________.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that happiness (eudaimonia) is the highest good for human beings and requires not just virtuous activity but also external goods to be fully realized.

Question 3

Epicurus 
-In contrast to Plato's view of justice,Epicurus holds that

Accepted Answer

Epicurus believed that justice is a social contract and has no existence outside of human agreements, making the abstract concept of justice meaningless without context.

Question 4

Epicurus 
-With regards to politics,Epicurus would most likely say

Accepted Answer

Epicurus believed that the pursuit of politics and power would only lead to stress and anxiety. He encouraged living a quiet life without seeking political involvement, so that one could focus on personal happiness and pleasure. Therefore, choice A "Live unseen" is the most suitable option.

Question 5

Aristotle 
-Which of the following does Aristotle not say in regards to the "Golden Mean"?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle does not say that the "Golden Mean" is relatively easy to find. In fact, he acknowledges that finding the "Golden Mean" can be difficult and requires practical wisdom.

Question 6

Epictetus 
-If you don't like your role in life,you should

Accepted Answer

Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, emphasized accepting one's role and circumstances in life and performing one's duties to the best of one's ability, aligning with Stoic principles of focusing on what is within one's control.

Question 7

Epictetus 
-If a stoic philosopher does not cry at his wife's death,what stoic virtues is he displaying?

Accepted Answer

The stoic philosopher is displaying the virtue of apathy, which means to not be disturbed by external events and to remain calm and rational in the face of adversity. This does not mean that the philosopher is not feeling any emotions, but rather that he exercises control over them and does not allow them to disrupt his inner peace.

Question 8

Epicurus 
-The purpose of the natural sciences is to

Accepted Answer

Epicurus believed that understanding the natural world helps to dispel the fears and superstitions that arise from ignorance, leading to a more peaceful and tranquil life.

Question 9

Aristotle 
-Concerning moral weakness and self-indulgence,Aristotle claims that

Accepted Answer

Aristotle argues that self-indulgence is worse than moral weakness because the self-indulgent person knowingly pursues excesses and pleasures, understanding their actions but choosing to act wrongly due to their desires. This contrasts with the morally weak person, who fails to follow their rational judgment not out of a lack of knowledge but because of a failure to act according to their understanding of the good.

Question 10

Aristotle 
-Of the three kinds of things found in the soul (emotions,capacities,and characteristics),Aristotle says that virtue has to do with

Accepted Answer

Aristotle argues that virtue is related to characteristics because it involves a state of character that is about choosing the mean relative to us, which is determined by reason. Virtue is not merely an emotion or a capacity for emotion, but a quality of character that guides our choices and actions.

Question 11

Epictetus 
-Epictetus believes that we ought to live a life that is

Accepted Answer

Epictetus believed in living in harmony with what happens naturally, meaning accepting the events that occur in life and focusing on what we can control. He also emphasized the importance of self-determination, but this is included in his belief of living in accordance with nature. Pain and loss, as well as prayer to influence the gods, are not central to his philosophy.

Question 12

Epicurus 
-According to Epicurus,we can remove the fear of death by

Accepted Answer

Epicurus believed that the fear of death came from a desire for immortality. Therefore, removing the desire for immortality would remove the fear of death. He did not believe in the existence of gods or an afterlife, so choice A and C are not applicable. Simply not thinking about death would not address the underlying desire for immortality, so choice D is also not the best choice.

Question 13

Aristotle 
-Suppose Aristotle met Mother Teresa.What would he most likely say of her moral virtue?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's virtue ethics emphasizes the development of character through habitual actions. He would likely recognize Mother Teresa's lifetime of helping the poor as a manifestation of her moral virtue, which has become natural to her through consistent practice.

Question 14

Aristotle 
-Aristotle rejects Plato's view of the good because

Accepted Answer

Aristotle criticized Plato's concept of the good as being too abstract and not practical for human life, as he believed that the good should be something attainable and relevant to human actions and goals.

Question 15

Epicurus 
-Because pleasure is the greatest good,one ought to

Accepted Answer

According to the philosophy of hedonism, pleasure is the greatest good. However, it's not advisable to choose every pleasure possible or satisfy all desires, as this can potentially lead to harm or negative consequences. Instead, one should only prioritize satisfying necessary, natural desires that do not harm oneself or others. Therefore, option C, which suggests satisfying all necessary natural desires, is the best choice.

Question 16

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus 
-According to the skeptic,there is no way we can know things as they really are,thus,one should develop an attitude of

Accepted Answer

The skeptic's belief that we cannot know things as they really are suggests that they would advocate for a approach of suspended judgment, rather than disbelief or faith. Disinterest may also be an option, but it is not as active of a response as suspending judgment.

Question 17

Aristotle 
-After stating that happiness needs to be attainable,Aristotle goes on to say that

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that happiness, or eudaimonia, is achieved through living a life of virtue and excellence. However, he also acknowledged the role of external goods, such as having good parents, children, and even good looks, in contributing to one's overall happiness. This does not mean these are the sole determinants of happiness, but they are considered factors that can influence one's ability to live a virtuous life.

Question 18

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus 
-Skepticism,is defined by Sextus Epiricus as

Accepted Answer

Skepticism, according to Sextus Epiricus, is an ability or mental attitude that opposes appearances to judgments in any way whatsoever. This means that skeptics are inclined to question or doubt claims or appearances, rather than accepting them at face value.

Question 19

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus 
-The central,originating cause of skepticism is,according to Sextus Empiricus

Accepted Answer

Sextus Empiricus, a prominent figure in ancient skepticism, posited that the primary motivation for skepticism was the attainment of ataraxia (mental tranquility or unperturbedness) in the face of conflicting opinions and contradictions. Skeptics like Sextus aimed to suspend judgment on dogmatic beliefs to achieve peace of mind.

Question 20

Aristotle 
-Aristotle concludes happiness is

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's definition of happiness is not simply a passing feeling, but a way of life that is achieved through consistently living virtuously and pursuing higher goods.

Quiz 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy

Epicurus -Epicurus would be against cheating because

Aristotle -Happiness requires activity which is an expression of complete virtue _________.

Epicurus -In contrast to Plato's view of justice,Epicurus holds that

Epicurus -With regards to politics,Epicurus would most likely say

Aristotle -Which of the following does Aristotle not say in regards to the "Golden Mean"?

Epictetus -If you don't like your role in life,you should

Epictetus -If a stoic philosopher does not cry at his wife's death,what stoic virtues is he displaying?

Epicurus -The purpose of the natural sciences is to

Aristotle -Concerning moral weakness and self-indulgence,Aristotle claims that

Aristotle -Of the three kinds of things found in the soul (emotions,capacities,and characteristics) ,Aristotle says that virtue has to do with

Epictetus -Epictetus believes that we ought to live a life that is

Epicurus -According to Epicurus,we can remove the fear of death by

Aristotle -Suppose Aristotle met Mother Teresa.What would he most likely say of her moral virtue?

Aristotle -Aristotle rejects Plato's view of the good because

Epicurus -Because pleasure is the greatest good,one ought to

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus -According to the skeptic,there is no way we can know things as they really are,thus,one should develop an attitude of

Aristotle -After stating that happiness needs to be attainable,Aristotle goes on to say that

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus -Skepticism,is defined by Sextus Epiricus as

Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus -The central,originating cause of skepticism is,according to Sextus Empiricus

Aristotle -Aristotle concludes happiness is