Sophia_Unit 1: Challenge 1: Introduction to Philosophy & The Pre-Socratics
Unit 1: Challenge 1: Introduction to Philosophy & The Pre-Socratics 1 — What is Philosophy? Define the concept of philosophy and some of its major branches. "Albert Einstein is credited for the Theory of Relativity, but what kind of thing is a theory?" This question would be best answered by which branch of Philosophy? • a.) Ethics • b.) Metaphysics • c.) Cosmology • d.) Epistemology 2 — Why Study Philosophy? Recognize value of the study of philosophy. Which of the following is a primary benefit of studying philosophy? • a.) The philosophical mindset teaches one how to become a more successful and financially prosperous person. • b.) Adoption of the philosophical mindset encourages people to use their emotions to make decisions, which helps them to maintain a consistent worldview. • c.) Philosophy provides the tools necessary to win arguments. • d.) Adopting the philosophical mindset and seeking justification for beliefs has led to scientific progress and innovation. 3 — Cosmology and the First Philosophers Recognize the major ideas of some of the first philosophers. "Nature is but a reflection of mathematics, a series of patterns and numbers." This statement most closely represents the views of which ancient philosopher? • a.) Protagoras • b.) Pythagoras • c.) Empedocles • d.) Thales 4 — The Atomistic Worldview Identify central beliefs of the atomists. Select the statement that reflects a central theme of the Atomists. • a.) Atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar exist as a collection of atoms, but their atoms are organized differently. • b.) Atomists would agree that during metamorphosis, a caterpillar ceases to exist and a butterfly is spontaneously created in its place. • c.) Atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar are one in the same since a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. • d.) Atomists would agree that epistemology provides a defensible explanation of why a butterfly differs from a caterpillar.
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unit 1 challenge 1 introduction to philosophy the pre socratics
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sophiaunit 1 challenge 1 introduction to philosophy the pre socratics
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what is philosophy
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define the concept of philosophy and
