Terms
It's a philosophy that states knowledge is only possible through experience
What is empiricism?
Although he wrote nothing himself, he is known for his portrayal in Plato's texts
Who is Socrates?
Found within Plato's Republic, it's an allegory that explores truth and the climb toward it
What is The Allegory of the Cave?
"The cosmos is, at its core, made of numbers" is something this philosopher might say
Who is Pythagoras?
Someone who advocates for happiness as the highest good may be demonstrating
1. this philosophy
that was part of the ethics system of
2. this Roman orator
which is different from "goodness" as it is understood by St. Augustine in
3. this text about two "cities"
What is epicureanism, who is Marcus Tullius Cicero, and what is The City of God?
What is stoicism?
Who is Parmenides?
Written by Plato, it's a dialogue about topics such as virtue, teaching, and recollection theory
What is Meno?
"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others”, known as the Silver Rule, is attributed to this philosopher
Who is Confucius?
It's the term for Plato's idea about ideal concepts (three words)
This stoic philosopher was also a Roman emperor
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
Also known as the Sayings of Confucius, it's a text that contains sayings by Confucius
What is the Analects?
"Given the limits of knowledge, there is no way to be certain of that idea; nevertheless, we can act by being reasonably sure" is a statement this type of philosophy may make
What is skepticism?
It's the Confucian term for obedience, devotion, and care toward one's parents and elderly family members (two words)
What is filial piety?
He's known for his commitment to republican values and and his efforts to provide Latin translations of Greek philosophical thought
Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?
Written by Marcus Aurelius, it's a collection of stoic thoughts and reflections
What is the Meditations?
"Excuse me, interlocutor: what did you mean when you said that particular word?" is a question someone engaged in this practice may ask
What is the Socratic Method/a Socratic Dialogue?
It's the term to describe one's philosophical view or interpretation of existence or reality
What is cosmology?
He's known as the first philosopher of Daoism/Taoism
Who is Laozi?
It's Aristotle's text that focuses on aesthetics or art-related concepts
What is Poetics?
"We experience reality through the experience of our minds" is what this type of philosophy might say
What is idealism?