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1. Aristotle thinks that pleasure is part of the good life. True False 5 points

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Question

1.     Aristotle thinks that pleasure is part of the good life.

True

False

5 points   

QUESTION 2

1.     Historically, we know that

a.

Aristotle was the student of Plato.

b.

Plato and Aristotle studied under Socrates at the same time.

c.

Plato was the student of Aristotle.

d.

Alexander the Great was the student of Socrates and Plato, but not the student of Aristotle.

5 points   

QUESTION 3

1.     According to Aristotle, the best kind of life

a.

is the life that bears material and spiritual poverty, but also is filled with artistic genius.

b.

enjoys the best kind of pleasures, and is self-sufficent and independent in the most healthful way.

c.

is not at all connected with the life of contemplation.

d.

is the life of material wealth and political power.

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QUESTION 4

1.     Eudaemonia is an ancient Greek word which can be translated as

a.

dialectic, as in the kind of philosophical dialectic in which Socrates engaged.

b.

happiness, in the sense of physical pleasure alone.

c.

happiness, in the sense of overall well-being.

d.

logic.

a.

Aristotle was the student of Plato.

b.

Plato and Aristotle studied under Socrates at the same time.

c.

Plato was the student of Aristotle.

d.

Alexander the Great was the student of Socrates and Plato, but not the student of Aristotle.

Explanation / Answer

1. Aristotle thinks pleasure is part of the good life.

True.

2. Historically, we know that

a.

Aristotle was the student of Plato.

3. According to Aristotle, the best kind of life

b.

enjoys the best kind of pleasures, and is self-sufficent and independent in the most healthful way.

4. Eudaemonia is an ancient Greek word which can be translated as

c.

happiness, in the sense of overall well-being.

a.

Aristotle was the student of Plato.