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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.

Which of these was a teacher of Alexander the Great

Aristotle was a teacher of Alexander the Great.

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

Saint Anselm.

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

logic

Which of these people was a philosophe and editor of the Encyclopedie a reference work of political and philosophical ideas

denis diderot

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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What word is most closely associated with empiricism

observation :)

Which theories bridged the gap between ancient and medieval philosophy

neoplatonism

Which of these statements is trure regarding the philosophy of stoicism

There is no afterlife

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