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What is the Socratic method?

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A form of cooperative argumentative dialogue that stimulates critical thinking and illuminates ideas.

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True or False: Socrates believed that knowledge is virtue.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Socrates is known for his famous saying, ‘The unexamined life is _____.

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not worth living

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What did Plato believe about the nature of reality?

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Plato believed in the theory of forms, which posits that non-material abstract forms represent the most accurate reality.

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Multiple choice: What is the name of Plato’s work that describes an ideal state?

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The Republic

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What is the Allegory of the Cave?

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A philosophical metaphor by Plato that illustrates the difference between the world of appearances and the world of reality.

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True or False: Aristotle disagreed with Plato’s theory of forms.

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True

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What is Aristotle’s concept of ‘telos’?

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The purpose or end goal of an object or being.

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Fill in the blank: For Aristotle, the highest good is _____.

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eudaimonia

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What is the main focus of Socrates’ philosophy?

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Ethics and the pursuit of virtue.

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Multiple choice: Which philosopher wrote ‘Nicomachean Ethics’?

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Aristotle

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What did Plato think about democracy?

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He was critical of democracy, believing it could lead to mob rule.

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True or False: Socrates wrote many philosophical texts.

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False

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What is Plato’s concept of the ‘Philosopher-King’?

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A ruler who is both a philosopher and a king, ideally suited to govern due to their wisdom.

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Fill in the blank: Aristotle classified sciences into _____.

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theoretical, practical, and productive

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What is the significance of the ‘Golden Mean’ in Aristotle’s ethics?

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It represents the desirable middle between two extremes of excess and deficiency.

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Multiple choice: Which philosopher emphasized empirical observation as a basis for knowledge?

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Aristotle

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What did Socrates mean by ‘know thyself’?

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Understanding oneself is essential for achieving wisdom and virtue.

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True or False: Plato’s Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world.

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True

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What is the ‘Theory of Forms’?

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Plato’s belief that non-material abstract forms are the true reality, as opposed to the material world.

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Fill in the blank: Aristotle’s approach to philosophy is often described as _____.

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empirical

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What is the main idea of Plato’s ‘Theory of Recollection’?

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Learning is a process of recollecting knowledge that the soul already knows from a previous existence.

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Multiple choice: Which philosopher is known for the concept of ‘substance’?

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Aristotle

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What ethical principle did Socrates advocate?

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The pursuit of virtue is essential for a good life.

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True or False: Aristotle believed that happiness is achieved through virtue.
True
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What is dialectic according to Plato?
A method of argument for resolving disagreement that involves dialogue between two or more people.
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What is the Italian word for 'translate'?
Tradurre
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True or False: 'Tradurre' is a regular verb in Italian.
False
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Fill in the blank: The past participle of 'tradurre' is _____.
tradotto
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What is the infinitive form of the verb 'translated' in Italian?
Tradurre
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Which auxiliary verb is used with 'tradurre' in the perfect tense?
Avere
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What is the first person singular present tense of 'tradurre'?
Io traduco
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What does 'traduzione' mean in English?
Translation
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Choose the correct form: 'Loro _____ (tradurre) il libro.'
tradurranno
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True or False: 'Tradurre' can also mean 'interpret' in Italian.
True
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What is the third person plural future tense of 'tradurre'?
Loro tradurranno
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What is the meaning of 'traduttore'?
Translator
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Fill in the blank: 'Tradurre' is often used in the context of _____ languages.
Different
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What is the present participle of 'tradurre'?
Traducente
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In what context is 'traduzione' commonly used?
In the context of translating texts or documents.
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What is the Italian term for 'machine translation'?
Traduzione automatica
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True or False: You can only translate written texts using 'tradurre'.
False
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What is the imperative form of 'tradurre' in the second person singular?
Traduci
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What does 'traduzione simultanea' refer to?
Simultaneous translation
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Fill in the blank: A person who translates is called a _____ in Italian.
traduttore
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What is the past tense conjugation for 'I translated'?
Io ho tradotto
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What is the gerund form of 'tradurre'?
Traducendo
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Choose the correct form: 'Noi _____ (tradurre) il testo.'
traduciamo
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What does 'tradurre in italiano' mean?
To translate into Italian
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What is the subjunctive form of 'tradurre' for 'that I translate'?
Che io traduca
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Fill in the blank: The term 'localizzazione' refers to _____ in translation.
Localization
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What is the Italian term for 'literary translation'?
Traduzione letteraria
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True or False: 'Tradurre' has the same meaning as 'convertire'.
False
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Who is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Socrates
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What is the method of questioning used by Socrates to stimulate critical thinking?
Socratic method
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True or False: Socrates wrote many philosophical texts.
False
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What is the main focus of Socratic philosophy?
Ethics and the examination of moral concepts
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Who was Socrates' most famous student?
Plato
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What is the name of Plato's work that describes his vision of a just society?
The Republic
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Fill in the blank: Socrates believed that 'the unexamined life is not worth ______.'
living
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What did Plato use to illustrate his theory of Forms?
The Allegory of the Cave
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True or False: Plato believed that reality is a reflection of an ideal world of Forms.
True
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What is the concept of 'philosopher-king' in Plato's philosophy?
A ruler who is also a philosopher, possessing wisdom and virtue.
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What was Socrates accused of that led to his execution?
Corrupting the youth and impiety
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In which dialogue does Socrates discuss the nature of justice?
The Republic
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What is the significance of the Socratic paradox 'I know that I know nothing'?
It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's ignorance.
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What philosophical school did Plato found?
The Academy
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Fill in the blank: According to Plato, knowledge is ______ justified true belief.
true
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True or False: Plato rejected the idea of democracy as a form of government.
True
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What is the primary subject of Plato's 'Phaedrus'?
Love and rhetoric
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What does the term 'Platonic ideal' refer to?
An abstract perfect form that transcends physical reality.
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Who are the main characters in Plato's 'The Republic'?
Socrates and various Athenians
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What is the meaning of 'dialectic' in the context of Socratic philosophy?
A method of dialogue aimed at discovering the truth through reasoned argument.
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Fill in the blank: Plato's theory of Forms posits that the material world is a shadow of the ______ world.
ideal
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What did Socrates claim was his divine mission?
To encourage people to seek wisdom and self-knowledge.
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What is the main theme of Plato's 'Symposium'?
The nature of love
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True or False: Socrates was known for his wealth and lavish lifestyle.
False
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What is the significance of the term 'Eudaimonia' in Socratic ethics?
It refers to human flourishing or the highest good.

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