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What age of roman literature was also known as the imperial period

The imperial period of Roman literature (the Age of Augustus) is known as the "golden age" due to the patronage of the arts by the emperor. This period included works by the poets Vergil, Horace, and Ovid.

Is the Roman Catholic religion the same as Ukrainian Catholic

The Ukrainian Catholic Church is in full union with the Roman Catholic Church so they share the same beliefs and doctrines.

Who wrote Utopia which described an ideal state where all people were treated equally

Sir Thomas More's 1516 work had the Latin title Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia, which translates roughly into "A Truly Golden Little Book, No Less Beneficial Than Entertaining, of the Best State of a Republic, and of the New Island Utopia".

Which of these was a teacher of Alexander the Great

Aristotle was a teacher of Alexander the Great.

Which century saw the greatest period of influence for scholasticism

1200s.

Who is known as the founder of modern political science

Niccolo Machiavelli

Which two men developed laws of motion

Johannes Kepler and Sir Isaac Newton

Which theory of metaphysics attempts to answer questions of how or why events happen

causality

During which centuries did the Enlightenment occur

The Age of Reason, also called the Enlightenment, occured during the seventeenth and eighteenth century (1600's and lasted until the late 1700's). This was a period in history when philosophers emphasized the use of reason as the best method of learning the truth.

Which language family is most closely related to the founding of western civilization

indo-european

What theologian proposed that the mere idea that God existed was proof that God did indeed exist

Saint Anselm.

Who proposed that the study of languages such as Hebrew Greek and Arabic would lead to a greater understanding of the Bible

Roger Bacon.

What system was used in an attempt to address the differences between Christianity and other religions thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance

Neoplatonism was the system that was used in an attempt to address the differences between Christianity and other religions thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance.

Which branch of philosophy pertains to the rules of correct reasoning to develop a valid conclusion

logic

Which philosophical movement was developed by a group of philosophers known as the Vienna Circle

Logical positivism

Which of these statements is the best description of Socrates

He founded the world's first university, the Academy, that lasted for about 900 years

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Which philosophers traveled from place to place and were considered to be very wise

sophists :)

What word is most closely associated with empiricism

observation :)

Which movement brought the Greek and Roman classics out of the Church monasteries and made them available to the common people

humanism

What branch of philosophy aims to determine the nature basis and the extent of knowledge

epistemology

Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism

Scholasticism

Which English philosopher tried to bridge the gap between science and philosophy in his writings

There is a good answer attached to this question. If you google the question it will pop up.

How do philosophers try to bridge the gap between science and philosophy?Francis Bacon appears to be your man. Sir Isaac Newton was considered a "Natural Philosopher" however I'm not familiar with his writings.

Which of these statements is trure regarding the philosophy of stoicism

There is no afterlife

Who was the creator Which system allowed for the discussion of differences between ancient philosophy and theology

God is the creator of all things and he does not need mans opinion .

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