Explain Plato's view of the soul
Why did he liken it to a chariot?
- Plato introduced the idea of a three-part soul (psyche) or self including reason, physical appetite, and spirit/passion.
- Plato said the soul is like a chariot drawn by Spirit, a noble horse, and Appetite, a wild horse. Reason is the charioteer who guides the chariot to the eternal realm by controlling the two independent-minded horses.
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Which of the following is a good definition of the virtues?
A. The virtues are characterized by the habit of going along with the majority. B. The virtues are skills of discerning the rules and obeying them. C. The virtues are characterized by emphasizing the ends over the means. D. The virtues are skills of excellence in the art of living in society with others.
Who claimed that "the one serious question in philosophy" is that of whether life has meaning?
a. Camus b. Sartre c. Heidegger d. Plato
Syllogism 2E Given the following syllogism: No unbearable experiences are pleasant flights, because all bumpy flights are unpleasant flights and all smooth flights are bearable experiences. After reducing the number of terms in Syllogism 2E, the conclusion is:
A) All pleasant flights are smooth flights. B) No smooth flights are unbearable experiences. C) All pleasant flights are bearable experiences. D) All smooth flights are bearable experiences. E) All bearable experiences are pleasant flights.
"Now those who love each other because of _____________ do not love each other for themselves but in virtue of some good which they get from each other."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).