Cards in this guide (24)
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.
What Roman philosopher wrote a Latin translation of Aristotle's writings on logic
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius.
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".
What philosophy is David Hume most identified with
David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. This is known as empiricism.
What is the name of the philosopher who said that god is dead'
it was friedrich nietzsche
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).
The third period of philosophy of the nineteenth century was dominated by which of these
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.
Who was an Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who attempted to resolve the differences between science and religion
Who wrote The Social Contract that outlined the ideal relationship between the government and the people
Which branch of philosophy pertains to the study of the basic nature of reality and being and the essential parts of things
What does the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception state
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original
sin.
Who wrote The City of God which outlined the struggles of humans who believed in God and those who relied on themselves for survival
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.
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?
Which of these people was a philosophe and editor of the Encyclopedie a reference work of political and philosophical ideas
Which movement brought the Greek and Roman classics out of the Church monasteries and made them available to the common people
Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism
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 .
What was the basis for aristotle's philosophy and theories-
Due to the fact that he studied under Plato, he based his
theories and philosophies from the reactions of his teacher's
theories.