Pre-Socratics
This group believe reality to be composed of tiny indivisible particles.
Who are "The Atomists".
Unlike earlier philosophers, Sophist required this in exchange for their teachings.
What is money.
The ______ proclaimed Socrates, "The wisest of all."
The Oracle at Delphi.
When one uses threats/intimidation/pressure rather than evidence to persuade.
What is "Appeal to Force".
This poet wrote a creation myth called, "The Theogony".
Who is Hesiod
This philosophical idea states that knowledge is derived primarily from reason.
What is Rationalism.
This Sophist proclaimed, "Man is the measure."
Who is Protagoras.
Socrates & Plato were inspiration for this entity.
What is the early Christian Church.
When a lawyer goes on at length about how horrific a crime is.
What is Irrelevant Conclusion.
This entity, being perfect, has no potential.
What is Aristotle's "Prime Mover".
This pre-Socratic philosopher argued that change is an illusion.
Who is Parmenades.
Sophists were especially known for teaching this skill.
What is Rhetoric.
The two realms that Plato believed to be the foundation of reality.
Physical (imperfect) and rational (perfect).
I wore my lucky socks and we won. My socks are the reason we win!
What is False Cause.
This philosopher introduced the forces of love and strife to account for motion.
Who is Empedocles.
This philosopher suggested, using a paradox, that motions was impossible (because space is infinitely divisible).
Who is Zeno of Elea.
Sophists taught how to win arguments rather than seeking this.
What is Truth.
In Plato's Cave the prisoners mistake this for reality.
What is Images.
My friend studied all night for a test and failed, Clearly, studying does not help you succeed!
What is Converse Accident.
Said, "The only thing I know is that I know nothing."
Who is Socrates.
Anaximander proposed that everything in the universe derives from this, also known as the, "Boundless".
What is Aperion.
This philosopher criticized the Sophists using questioning to expose weakness in argument.
Who is Socrates.
Plato's definition of perfect ruler.
What is Philosopher King.
Capital punishment is justified because murderers deserve to die.
What is Begging the Question.
This word derives from the Greek for, "Love of wisdom".
What is Philosophy.