#1
Which of the following is NOT a major world religion?
Shintoism
ExplanationShintoism is an indigenous religion of Japan.
#2
Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
Laozi
ExplanationLaozi is credited as the founder of Taoism.
#3
Which ancient Greek philosopher is famous for his theory of forms?
Plato
ExplanationPlato is renowned for his theory of forms.
#4
Who is the author of the philosophical work 'Meditations'?
Marcus Aurelius
ExplanationMarcus Aurelius authored 'Meditations.'
#5
Who is the author of the philosophical work 'The Critique of Pure Reason'?
Immanuel Kant
ExplanationImmanuel Kant authored 'The Critique of Pure Reason.'
#6
Who is the author of 'The Republic'?
Plato
ExplanationPlato, a classical Greek philosopher.
#7
What does the term 'cosmology' refer to?
The study of the origins and eventual fate of the universe
ExplanationCosmology explores the universe's origin and destiny.
#8
Which philosophical tradition emphasizes the concept of 'emptiness'?
Zen Buddhism
ExplanationZen Buddhism focuses on the concept of emptiness.
#9
Who wrote the famous work 'Being and Time'?
Martin Heidegger
ExplanationMartin Heidegger authored 'Being and Time.'
#10
Who is the author of the book 'The Art of War'?
Sun Tzu
ExplanationSun Tzu authored 'The Art of War.'
#11
Which philosopher is often associated with the idea of 'the will to power'?
Friedrich Nietzsche
ExplanationFriedrich Nietzsche is linked to 'the will to power.'
#12
Who is known for the philosophical concept of 'existentialism'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
ExplanationJean-Paul Sartre was a key figure in existentialism.
#13
What is the central idea of the philosophical concept of 'utilitarianism'?
Pleasure is the highest good
ExplanationUtilitarianism prioritizes maximizing pleasure.
#14
In Hinduism, what is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
Samsara
ExplanationSamsara represents the cycle of reincarnation.
#15
Who is known for the philosophical idea of 'tabula rasa'?
John Locke
ExplanationJohn Locke proposed the concept of 'tabula rasa.'
#16
Who wrote the work 'The Prince'?
Machiavelli
ExplanationMachiavelli authored 'The Prince.'
#17
Which ancient philosopher is known for his paradoxes, including the famous paradox of the liar?
Epimenides
ExplanationEpimenides is famous for paradoxes like the liar paradox.