From Classical to Contemporary Philosophy (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What did Natural Philosophers seek instead of mythological accounts?
What did Natural Philosophers seek instead of mythological accounts?
Logical explanations for natural events
Who declared 'Man is the measure of all things'?
Who declared 'Man is the measure of all things'?
Protagoras
What did Socrates argue for regarding morality?
What did Socrates argue for regarding morality?
Universal principles of justice exist
What shift marked Ancient Greek philosophy?
What shift marked Ancient Greek philosophy?
Mythical to logical thinking
When did the Enlightenment occur?
When did the Enlightenment occur?
17th-18th centuries
What title is René Descartes known by?
What title is René Descartes known by?
Father of Modern Philosophy
What does 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
What does 'Cogito ergo sum' mean?
I think therefore I am
What was Descartes's method called?
What was Descartes's method called?
Systematic Doubt
Who was the first philosopher called an existentialist?
Who was the first philosopher called an existentialist?
Søren Kierkegaard
What did Nietzsche mean by 'God is dead'?
What did Nietzsche mean by 'God is dead'?
The idea of God is no longer relevant
What is the Übermensch?
What is the Übermensch?
One who creates values beyond good/evil
What did Nietzsche identify as defining individual greatness?
What did Nietzsche identify as defining individual greatness?
Will to power