This English naturalist voyaged around the world on the "Beagle," wrote "On The Origins of Species," and changed the world's idea of humanity's roots.
Who is Darwin?
100
This Hollywood actress was often thought of as a spokeswoman for the New Age movement during the 70s and 80s
Who is Shirley Maclaine?
100
St Augustine
What is Christian Theism?
100
This Latin word refers to the Christian concept of kindness; over centuries, it would be transformed to "charity."
What is "caritas"?
100
"No man is an island"
Who is John Donne?
200
This British-born philosopher and writer - once an Episcopal priest - would become one of the most well-known and influential popularizers of Eastern ideas in the Western world during the mid-20th century.
Who is Alan Watts?
200
In the New Age worldview, ______ is the prime reality.
What is "the self"?
200
Jean-Paul Sartre
What is Existentialism?
200
In "Leviathan" this Enlightenment-era philosopher wrote a no-holds barred defense of egoistic individualism.
Who is Hobbes?
200
"God is dead."
Who is Nietzsche?
300
A 20th century British writer, he wrote a number of famous novels exploring philosophical and political themes - perhaps none more famous than "Brave New World."
Who is Aldous Huxley?
300
This 20th century scientist became known for experimenting with LSD, creating flotation chambers, and communing with dolphins - sometimes all at once!
Who is John Lilly?
300
Alexander Pope
What is Deism?
300
Daily Double: Jean-Jacques Rousseau's famous and influential work on the proper moral education of a child is entitled:
What is "Emile"?
300
"I think, therefore I am."
Who is Descartes?
400
This French-Algerian man became one of the most prominent voices of the mid-20th century Existential movement, with books like "The Fall" and "The Plague."
Who is Albert Camus?
400
In the New Age worldview, cosmic history ends with ____________
What is "the deification of humanity"?
400
Michel Foucault
What is postmodernism?
400
This Roman emperor claimed that kindness was "mankind's greatest delight."
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
400
"I am that I am."
Who is God (Biblical)?
500
This 19th century Danish philosopher was perhaps the most famous figure to expound the Christian Existentialist worldview.
Who is Soren Kierkegaard?
500
This late 19th century philosopher and psychologist was the first to note the significance of altered states of consciousness.
Who is William James?
500
Francis Bacon
What is Naturalism?
500
The Stoics propounded a moral philosophy based on _________ - the attachment of self to others.
What is oikeiosis?
500
"A man said to the universe:
'Sir, I exist.'
'However,' replied the universe,
'that fact has not created in me
a sense of obligation.'"