History Of Greek Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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According to Anaximander, the world is governed by
Correct Answer: Option C — The opposite
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The opposite is the correct answer to “According to Anaximander, the world is governed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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For Atomist, matter is composed of . . . . . . . . 1. tiny 2. indivisible 3. infinite 4. physical properties
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “For Atomist, matter is composed of . . . . . . . . 1. tiny 2. indivisible 3. infinite 4. physical properties”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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According to Parmenides, how can we know the one?
Correct Answer: Option A — Through thought
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Through thought is the correct answer to “According to Parmenides, how can we know the one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Which among the following opposites are mentioned by Pythagoreans? 1. Straight and crooked 2. Light and darkness 3. Good and evil 4. Square and oblong
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which among the following opposites are mentioned by Pythagoreans? 1. Straight and crooked 2. Light and darkness 3. Good and evil 4. Square and oblong”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which one of the following philosophers argued that two mutually contradictory statements might be equally true, but one might be 'better' than the other?
Correct Answer: Option D — Protagoras
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Protagoras is the correct answer to “Which one of the following philosophers argued that two mutually contradictory statements might be equally true, but one might be 'better' than the other”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Sophists 1. Protagoras b. Socrates 2. Dialectic c. Virtue 3. Taught d. Knowledge 4. Supreme source of good
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Sophists 1. Protagoras b. Socrates 2. Dialectic c. Virtue 3. Taught d. Knowledge 4. Supreme source of good”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Since, Early Greek philosophers are divided into various stages Plato is the part of which stage?
Correct Answer: Option B — Till-Aristotle
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Till-Aristotle is the correct answer to “Since, Early Greek philosophers are divided into various stages Plato is the part of which stage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Democritus 1. Happiness as a state of soul b. Parmenides 2. One alone is real c. Heraclitus 3. Being is identical with not being d. Pythagoras 4. Transmigration soul
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Democritus 1. Happiness as a state of soul b. Parmenides 2. One alone is real c. Heraclitus 3. Being is identical with not being d. Pythagoras 4. Transmigration soul”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Gorgias was regarded as 1. Master of rhetoric. 2. The arts of persuasion developer. 3. Conversational philosopher. 4. Homo Mensura doctrine given philosopher Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Gorgias was regarded as 1. Master of rhetoric. 2. The arts of persuasion developer. 3. Conversational philosopher. 4. Homo Mensura doctrine given philosopher Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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Two opposite force for Empedocles are
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Two opposite force for Empedocles are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which group of Pre-Socratic philosophers are said to be the teachers, educators and professionals?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sophists
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Sophists is the correct answer to “Which group of Pre-Socratic philosophers are said to be the teachers, educators and professionals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Aristotle wrote 1. Nicomachean Ethics 2. Theaters 3. Logic as organon 4. Logical
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
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1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Aristotle wrote 1. Nicomachean Ethics 2. Theaters 3. Logic as organon 4. Logical”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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The primary element is different from one another in the basis of 1. Colour 2. Form 3. Taste 4. Size
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “The primary element is different from one another in the basis of 1. Colour 2. Form 3. Taste 4. Size”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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In the given question two statements are given one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other Reason (R) . Find the correct statement: Assertion (A) Void is not possible. Reason (R) Empthy space would be non-being and therefore does not exist.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “In the given question two statements are given one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other Reason (R) . Find the correct statement: Assertion (A) Void is not possible. Reason (R) Empthy space would be non-being and therefore does not exist.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Who among the following believed that "All things are full of Soul and Spirits?
Correct Answer: Option B — Heraclitus
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Heraclitus is the correct answer to “Who among the following believed that "All things are full of Soul and Spirits”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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Which phenomena is supported by Pre-Socratic philosophers?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rational explanation
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Rational explanation is the correct answer to “Which phenomena is supported by Pre-Socratic philosophers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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Whose birthday is celebrated as "World Philosopher's Day"?
Correct Answer: Option C — Socrates
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Socrates is the correct answer to “Whose birthday is celebrated as "World Philosopher's Day"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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What do you mean by 'Homo Mensura'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Man is the measure of all things
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Man is the measure of all things is the correct answer to “What do you mean by 'Homo Mensura'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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Protagoras understood what?
Correct Answer: Option A — Two contradictory propositions which are regarded as both be true
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Two contradictory propositions which are regarded as both be true is the correct answer to “Protagoras understood what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Pythagoras 1. Ten opposites b. Parmenides 2. The Eleatic school c. Heraclitus 3. Downward path d. Democritus 4. Atoms are separated from each other
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Pythagoras 1. Ten opposites b. Parmenides 2. The Eleatic school c. Heraclitus 3. Downward path d. Democritus 4. Atoms are separated from each other”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which one among the following holds that "Man is the measure of all things"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Protagoras
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Protagoras is the correct answer to “Which one among the following holds that "Man is the measure of all things"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Empedocles maintained that all things are made up of some elements, these are 1. Air 2. Water 3. Earth 4. Fire
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Empedocles maintained that all things are made up of some elements, these are 1. Air 2. Water 3. Earth 4. Fire”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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What kind of process is where air is changed into water and water into Earth?
Correct Answer: Option B — Downward
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Downward is the correct answer to “What kind of process is where air is changed into water and water into Earth”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following statements expresses Anaximens's view?
Correct Answer: Option B — Quantity can explain the quality
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Quantity can explain the quality is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements expresses Anaximens's view”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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The purpose of Socratic Method is to
Correct Answer: Option B — Evolve such universal judgements that work as common ground beneath the clash of opinions
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Evolve such universal judgements that work as common ground beneath the clash of opinions is the correct answer to “The purpose of Socratic Method is to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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What is for Anaximander, the features of matter? 1. Formless 2. Indefinite 3. Absolute 4. Non-perishable
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “What is for Anaximander, the features of matter? 1. Formless 2. Indefinite 3. Absolute 4. Non-perishable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Consider the following in the light of Pythagoras 1. Pythagoras believed in the idea of eternal recurrence. 2. Pythagoras hold that soul is immortal. 3. Pythagoras believes in re-birth.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 2 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following in the light of Pythagoras 1. Pythagoras believed in the idea of eternal recurrence. 2. Pythagoras hold that soul is immortal. 3. Pythagoras believes in re-birth.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Who says that "Knowledge is perception"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Democritus
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Democritus is the correct answer to “Who says that "Knowledge is perception"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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According to Anaximenes the world is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “According to Anaximenes the world is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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For Pluralist school
Correct Answer: Option C — there is more than one subtance
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there is more than one subtance is the correct answer to “For Pluralist school”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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What are the opposite processes in Anaximene's philosophy? 1. Rarefaction 2. Condensation 3. Growing hot 4. Growing cold
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “What are the opposite processes in Anaximene's philosophy? 1. Rarefaction 2. Condensation 3. Growing hot 4. Growing cold”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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Distinction between the appearance and reality, sense and thought is given by
Correct Answer: Option C — Parmenides
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Parmenides is the correct answer to “Distinction between the appearance and reality, sense and thought is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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What is the term used by Anaxagoras for the intelligent thing that holds maximum power?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nous
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Nous is the correct answer to “What is the term used by Anaxagoras for the intelligent thing that holds maximum power”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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What is that Matter for Heraclitus on which rest of things depend?
Correct Answer: Option A — Fire
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Fire is the correct answer to “What is that Matter for Heraclitus on which rest of things depend”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Considering (A) and (R) in the light of Thales. Select the correct answer: Assertion (A) Magnet has a soul. Reason (R) Magnet possesses a power to move other things.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Considering (A) and (R) in the light of Thales. Select the correct answer: Assertion (A) Magnet has a soul. Reason (R) Magnet possesses a power to move other things.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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Does for Democritus, atoms are divisible?
Correct Answer: Option B — No
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No is the correct answer to “Does for Democritus, atoms are divisible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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By which procedure, air first becomes clouds?
Correct Answer: Option A — Condensation
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Condensation is the correct answer to “By which procedure, air first becomes clouds”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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Who among the following believed that the ultimate principle of universe is matter, along with Thales?
Correct Answer: Option C — Anaximander
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Anaximander is the correct answer to “Who among the following believed that the ultimate principle of universe is matter, along with Thales”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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Socrates says that 1. virtue is knowledge through concepts. 2. vice is ignorance. 3. virtue can be taught. 4. virtue is one. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Socrates says that 1. virtue is knowledge through concepts. 2. vice is ignorance. 3. virtue can be taught. 4. virtue is one. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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"You can hot known what is not, nor can you express it. What can be thought of and what can be - they are the same".
Correct Answer: Option A — Parmenides
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parmenides is the correct answer to “"You can hot known what is not, nor can you express it. What can be thought of and what can be - they are the same".”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for History Of Greek Philosophy.
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