Section 14 Group 1 Compilation of Study Questions

1.What was Plato's most famous work?

2.Who did Socrates teach and which of his pupils prospered in their own careers as a philosopher?

3.How was Socrates put to death?

4.What is The Allegory of the Cave?

5.Which philosopher was an “Extreme Skeptic”?

6.What is Pyrrho's philosophy?

7.What was the background behind Epictetus' philosophy?

8.What was the name of the U.S. Fighter Pilot whose life was saved because of Epictetus' teaching?

9.What two emotions did Epictetus help a U.S. Fighter Pilot avoid with his philosophy?

10.Which Greek philosopher also recognized the problem of a good, all-powerful God tolerating evil?

11.Who did Augustine believe was responsible for "Original Sin"?

12.What view did Augustine have in common with Plato?

13.Do you believe that Adam and Eve are to blame for the ills of the world?