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Known as the "father of Western philosophy," this thinker introduced the Socratic method.
Who is Socrates?
This Greek philosopher believed that reality is in a constant state of change, famously saying, "You cannot step into the same river twice."
Who is Heraclitus?
This philosopher famously declared, "I think, therefore I am."
Who is René Descartes?
This philosopher believed that human knowledge is limited to the world as we perceive it, which he called the "phenomenal realm."
Who is Immanuel Kant?
This student of Plato believed in a world of "unmoved movers" to explain motion and causality.
Who is Aristotle?
This philosopher taught that reality is made of tiny, indivisible particles called "atoms."
Who is Democritus?
This philosopher introduced the concept of "primary" and "secondary" qualities in objects.
Who is John Locke?
Kant argued that reality as it exists in itself, beyond our perception, is unknowable and referred to it by this term.
What is the noumenal realm?
This ancient philosopher believed that all reality is made of water.
Who is Thales?
This philosopher believed that mathematics was the key to understanding ultimate reality.
Who is Pythagoras?
This philosopher’s skepticism questioned whether we can ever truly know cause and effect.
Who is David Hume?
This principle, introduced by Kant, teaches that moral actions must follow universal principles that could apply to everyone.
What is the categorical imperative?
This philosopher taught that "Man is the measure of all things."
Who is Protagoras?
This philosopher believed that reason and revelation work together, arguing that God's existence can be proven through logic, including his famous "Five Ways."
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
Locke’s theory of government greatly influenced this foundational American document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This philosopher was born in the city of Königsberg, located in this historical European kingdom.
What is PRUSSIA?!
This term refers to the study of knowledge itself.
What is epistemology?
This philosopher believed that true knowledge begins with faith and that the heart's desire for God points to ultimate truth.
Who is Augustine?
The year that David Hume Died?
Kant believed that while God's existence cannot be proven through reason alone, belief in God is necessary for this essential concept.
What is moral duty?