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Intro to Philosophy
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Some quite basic questions about philosophy and ethics.
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Epicurus said we need three things to be happy. They were...
Friends, freedom, self-reflection
Freedom, education, wisdom
Friends, freedom, family
Friends, family, self-reliance
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Philosophy literally means...
Love of Thinking
Love of wisdom
Love of Speaking
Love of knowledge
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Who are the three most famous Greek philosophers?
Seneca, Socrates and Epicurus
Plato, Descartes and Socrates
Buddha, Seneca and Plato
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
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What was one of Socrates most famous quotes?
Believe in Love
Teach yourself
Know thyself
Listen to thyself
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Does it follow logically that if all men have minds they must be wise?
Yes
No
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Why was Socrates called the 'gadfly'?
He buzzed around town like a fly
He encouraged youth to revolt
He annoyed people with his questions
He didn't bathe often
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What does 'Buddha' mean?
Wise one
Loved one
Selfless one
Enlightened one
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Zombies are pretty popular in pop culture right now, but what issues do they explore?
The effects of biological warfare
What defines a person
Whether cannibalism is a viable option
The ethics of murder
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Love and friendship are important, but which type of love is 'best'?
Eros
Agape
Ludus
Philia
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Aristotle's concept of Eudaimonia means...
To flourish
To be wealthy
To dream
To be happy
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Descartes said "Cognito ergo sum", what was he talking about?
I think, therefore I am
I question, therefor I am wise
I think a lot
The Matrix is real
