Starter quiz
- What is a worldview?
- A person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world. ✓
- A person's opinion on an issue.
- A scientific theory about the universe.
- A collection of facts about history.
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- What is the Greek term for 'love of wisdom'?
- 'philosophy' ✓
- What is the main goal of Socratic questioning?
- To give definite answers to philosophical questions.
- To challenge and examine beliefs. ✓
- To help others realise they already know the answers.
- To teach people facts about the world.
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- Plato proposed the theory of the ...
- 'forms' ✓
- What is a premise in a logical argument?
- the conclusion being argued for
- the statements of evidence that support the conclusion ✓
- the initial idea being supported
- the final decision made after reasoning
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- How did Plato build on Socrates' work of challenging worldviews?
- by accepting all of Socrates' ideas
- by developing his own theory to explain reality ✓
- by rejecting all traditional beliefs
- by teaching that only the physical world matters
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Exit quiz
- Aristotle believed we can gain knowledge from ______ the world.
- 'observing' ✓
- According to Aristotle, what is the purpose (telos) of an acorn?
- to provide shade
- to protect the soil
- to feed animals
- to grow into an oak tree ✓
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- According to Aristotle, what is the telos (purpose) of a human being?
- wealth
- pleasure
- eudaimonia ✓
- fame
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- What does eudaimonia mean?
- happiness from enjoying the fun things in life
- flourishing and achieving lasting fulfilment ✓
- living a life of wealth and success
- avoiding pain and difficulties in life
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- Aristotle described the balance between two extremes as the golden ...
- 'mean' ✓
- Match these virtues (good habits) with their vices of excess or deficiency (bad habits).
- courage⇔cowardice ✓
- generosity⇔greed ✓
- confidence⇔arrogance ✓
- patience⇔impatience ✓
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Key learning points
- Aristotle emphasised the importance of observation in understanding the world.
- Aristotle believed everything, including human life, has a purpose.
- Aristotle defined virtue as a mean between extremes, guiding moral behaviour and promoting balance in character.
- Aristotle's views on ethics demonstrate how different worldviews can shape everyday behaviour.
Common misconception
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle had similar worldviews.
Although Aristotle was Plato's student, he had quite a different worldview and believed we can gain true knowledge by observing the world around us.
Keywords
Aristotle - an Ancient Greek philosopher remembered for his practical approach to knowledge
Telos - a Greek word meaning purpose or goal
Ethics - the study of right and wrong
Eudaimonia - the state of living well and flourishing
Virtue - a good quality that becomes a habit
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