Reviewer Flashcards
(43 cards)
What did ancient Chinese believe on the cause of earthquakes?
they believed a gigantic mythical frog that was holding the earth was scratching its leg, causing an earthquake.
What did muslims believe on the cause of a earthquake?
they believed that it meant that a sultan was about to die.
What did the Catholic Church believe on what caused earthquakes?
they believed that it was god’s punishment for all of our sins.
Where was the earthquake that changed history located in the age of reason?
it was located in Lisbon; Portugal. many houses and building were destroyed due to the earthquake.
why did people start questioning the Catholic Church after the earthquake?
they started questioning the Catholic Church as it was November 1, a day where everyone was in church worshipping god. it lead to people wondering on why god would make a disaster happen on that day as everyone was in church worshipping gods.
what happened during the age of reason aka age of light.
the age of reason/age of light is a time where old ideas and beliefs were starting to get exposed.
what was a salon during the age of reason?
a salon was where social gatherings held by the elite were held.
What was Thomas Hobbes contribution to philosophy?
known for his book “leviathan”
who said the quote “Man by nature is selfish…” and what does this quote mean?
Thomas Hobbes was the philosopher who stated this quote. Thomas Hobbes saw that ever since we were born, we were already selfish.
who said the quote “…and therefore is in constant
struggle with other men for survival and dominance.” and what does this quote mean?
Thomas Hobbes was the one who said that quote. the meaning of the quote is that men would do anything to get what they wanted. we are all selfish.
who said the quote “Order is more important
than the rights of humans.” and what does this quote mean?
Thomas Hobbes was the one who said that quote. The quote meant that rules were more important than order. Right now, we can literally wreck havoc but we aren’t as there are laws and order. without them, the world would be in chaos.
Who said “Tabula Rasa” What does it mean?
John Locke was the one who said “Tabula Rasa” The meaning being “clean slate” a supposed condition at empiricists have attributed to the human mind before ideas have been imprinted on it by the reaction of the senses to the external world of objects
Who said “Man has the ability to learn
from EXPERIENCE and through his own development!”
John Locke said that, for me, I believe that it meant that with experience and through development, you’ll have the ability to learn a certain skill, etc.
Who said “Man has Natural Rights! Right to life, liberty, and property.”
John Locke said that quote, it meant that rights are God-given and cannot ever be taken away or given away.
What was John Locke famous for?
He was famous for being a founder of a school of thought known as British Empiricism.
What was John Locke’s contribution.
His contribution was the ideas of natural law, social contract, religious toleration, and the right to revolution
Give a brief summary on John Locke’s philosophy.
John Locke’s philosophy was that virtue can be learned and practiced. All human beings posses natural rights. Obedience should not be thought out of fear, but out of conviction, having free will.
What was Baron Charles de
Montesquieu famous for?
He was famous for the spirit of laws. It in Baron Charles de Montesquieu famous work where in he reflects in the influence of climate society, separation of political powers, etc.
How did Baron Charles de
Montesquieu contribute to our world?
He contributed by the articulation of the theory of separation of powers. The theory of separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
what was Jean Jacques Rousseau famous for?
he was famous for his contribution on the social contract theory.
What was Voltaire also known as?
Also known as Francois Marie Arouet.
What was Voltaire’s contribution.
Voltaire’s contribution was the Essay on the Customs
and Spirit of Nations,
1756, Candide, 1759, and Philosophical Dictionary, 1764.
Who said “No to democracy!” and what is the meaning behind it?
Voltaire said “No to democracy!” it meant that votes, and etc. Should not be voted in the power of the people. People are sometimes blind, for example, there’s a political running for president, though, there’s a not-so experienced politician running for president. If the not-so experience politician was famous, well known, it would be him who gets the role of the president instead of a well experienced politician. voting on the power of people is not fair towards people who work hard, and people who didn’t dedicate their entire lives.
Who said “The common people were incapable of governing themselves.” and what does it mean?
Voltaire said that quote. In my opinion, this quote meant that people who weren’t educated, or experienced are not able to take care, and think well, for themselves.
