Philosophers Trivia Questions
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Which ancient philosopher's teachings are known primarily through the works of Plato and Aristotle, as he left no writings himself?
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socrates
Which 17th century French philosopher is Cartesianism named after?
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rené descartes
Which philosopher described a form of government in 'The Republic' that has been labeled utopian?
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plato
Which philosopher, known for writing 'Beyond Good and Evil', is often incorrectly believed to have supported Nazi ideology?
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friedrich nietzsche
Who was succeeded by his nephew Speusippus as the head of the Academy?
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plato
Which ancient Chinese philosopher is credited with the quote, 'When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them'?
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confucius
Who was quoted by Plato as saying, 'No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death'?
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socrates
In Plato's dialogue 'Phaedrus', which philosopher discusses the concept of the soul's rebirth?
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socrates
Who said, 'Bad men live to eat and drink whereas good men eat and drink in order to live'?
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socrates
Which English philosopher developed the formal style of essays and wrote 'Of Beauty' in 1625?
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francis bacon
Which philosopher, a student of Plato, founded the school known as the Lyceum?
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aristotle
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