Cards in this guide (22)
What does Machiavellian mean
Niccolò Machiavello (1469-1527) was a figure of the Italian
Renaissance. He was a capital figure in politics and in one of his
books he wrote that "the end justifies the means" (which should be
understood in context )though)
Unfortunately, many careless readers interpreted that any evil
action can be justified if it is done for a good purpose. And the
word "Machiavellian" is often used to describe a crafty, secret or
tricky plan.
What student of Albertus Magnus wrote Summa Theologica that was a description of the theology of the Catholic Church
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
Who was considered to be a bridge between the scholastic thought of the medieval period and the Renaissance
The Italian scholar Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374).
Which two men developed laws of motion
Johannes Kepler and Sir Isaac Newton
Which two men worked independently of each other and created the mathematical branch called calculus
What does the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception state
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original
sin.
What theologian proposed that the mere idea that God existed was proof that God did indeed exist
Who proposed that the study of languages such as Hebrew Greek and Arabic would lead to a greater understanding of the Bible
What French philosopher was a materialist who proposed that thoughts and ideas were created by the motion and changes in matter
Denis Diderot (1713-1784) viewed societal progress as
independent of the growth of knowledge and technology, and wrote
many works involving the laws of probability.
Which branch of philosophy pertains to the rules of correct reasoning to develop a valid conclusion
Who wrote over fifty plays and was considered by some to be the leading French playwright of his day
Voltaire.
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I think its Shakespear but who am i to know?
Who is recognized as the creator of experimental science whose work was an important resource in the scientific revolution in Europe during the 1500s and 1600s
Roger Bacon (1220-1292), a philosopher, scientist, and
Franciscan friar.
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
Which theories bridged the gap between ancient and medieval philosophy
Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism
Which of these statements is trure regarding the philosophy of stoicism
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 .