Philosophy Trivia Questions
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According to Spinoza in 'The Ethics,' what does nature abhor?
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vacuum
What philosopher, originally named Kong Qiu, was born around 551 B.C. in the Chinese state of Lu?
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confucius
What is the term for the belief that denies free will and asserts that all events and choices are the result of earlier causes?
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determinism
In which Chinese sage's philosophy does 'Gen' represent the ideal relationship between individuals?
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confucius
What principle, famously stated by Confucius around 500 years before the Sermon on the Mount, advocates treating others as you would like to be treated?
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golden rule
What philosophical movement associated with Sartre inspired a form of psychotherapy?
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existentialism
In which country did Stoicism, a philosophy teaching a form of naturalistic monotheism, originate around 300 B.C.?
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greece
What term, derived from Greek for 'pleasure,' describes the belief that pleasure is the highest good in life?
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hedonism
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