Virtues and Stuff
Aristotle says anger is not always bad, but it becomes a problem when it is ______
DOUBLE
Excessive
This philosopher wrote the Republic
Plato
The prisoners mistake _____ for reality
Shadows
Using facts/statistics to persuade someone uses _____.
Logos
A statistic from a research study strengthens this appeal.
Logos
To Aristotle, to be insulted or mocked (form of disrespect) creates a form of anger known as ______
slight
Aristotle is known for creating the study of the argument, also known as _____
Rhetoric
When the prisoner first leaves the cave, he struggles because he is blinded by______
the sun
Appealing to a persons emotions to persuade them is considered to be known as ______
Pathos
A speaker sharing their qualifications is strengthening this appeal.
Ethos
Treating someone as if you are beneath them creates the form of anger known as _____
Disdain
There were three main philosophers:
Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates
Which philosopher taught who, and who didn't follow their teachers beliefs?
Socrates -> Plato
Plato -> Aristotle
Aristotle did not follow Plato as he disagreed with the forms; Aristotle believed in the senses
The sun, in this allegory, is a metaphor for ______
Truth is also a fine answer
Using credibility/authority to bolster an argument is known as ______
Ethos
What appeal is being used in this statement?
"You should move our test because Ramadan is coming up, and we won't be able to focus."
Pathos
We appeal to the emotions and concerns of the students
Aristotle states that excessive _____ causes excessive ______.
Excessive hubris causes excessive pride
or vice versa
Aristotle helped people realize that ______ works best when you understand the audience you are speaking to.
DOUBLE
persuasion
Why do the prisoners reject the freed man when he returns?
They fear change/would rather stay ignorant
If a speaker exaggerates emotions to manipulate the audience, they are overusing _____.
DOUBLE
Pathos
Assume a politician is attacking their opponent personally instead of using facts and arguments to win a debate.
What appeal is being misused?
DOUBLE
Ethos
The authority of the situation is now a matter of concern
Aristotle classifies the _______ (type of person) as excessive; getting angry at the wrong things and people, but notes their anger fades quickly, often leading to immediate retaliation.
Choleric
Aristotle identifies four types of people who are excessive in their anger: name all of them
the irascible person, the choleric person, the bitter person, and the complainer
The name of the prisoner who is freed and accepts the harsh pain of reality is known as the ________ one.
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
Aristotle's Rhetoric is split up into Books.
In which Book does Aristotle discuss Anger?
Book 2
Plato might argue that emotional persuasion can keep people trapped in the cave because it distracts from _____ or ______.
Truth or reason