Medieval Philosophy

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Which philosopher is known for his synthesis of Christian doctrine with Platonic thought?

Thomas Aquinas
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Augustine of Hippo
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Anselm of Canterbury
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Boethius
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What is the main theme of Boethius’ “The Consolation of Philosophy”?

The nature of God
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The problem of evil and the pursuit of virtue
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The existence of the soul
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The nature of logic
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What is Anselm of Canterbury best known for?

The Five Ways
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The ontological argument for the existence of God
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The concept of natural law
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The doctrine of original sin
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Question 4 of 15

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What did Thomas Aquinas contribute to medieval philosophy?

The development of the Socratic method
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The synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology
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The idea of the "City of God"
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The preservation of ancient Greek philosophy
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Question 5 of 15

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Which philosopher argued that evil is a privation of good?

Augustine of Hippo
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Boethius
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Anselm of Canterbury
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Thomas Aquinas
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Question 6 of 15

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What is the relationship between faith and reason according to Anselm?

Faith is opposed to reason
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Faith and reason are unrelated
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Faith seeks understanding through reason
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Reason is unnecessary for faith
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Question 7 of 15

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Which work of Thomas Aquinas presents his arguments for the existence of God?

"Proslogion"
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"The Consolation of Philosophy"
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"Summa Theologica"
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"The City of God"
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Question 8 of 15

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What is the “City of God” according to Augustine?

A physical city governed by Christian rulers
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A metaphor for the ideal Christian society governed by divine law
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A heavenly kingdom after death
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A utopian society ruled by philosopher-kings
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Question 9 of 15

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What did Boethius argue about the nature of time and eternity?

Time is an illusion, and only eternity is real
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God exists outside of time and sees all events in an eternal present
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Time and eternity are identical
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Eternity is a human construct
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Question 10 of 15

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Which philosopher is considered the father of medieval scholasticism?

Thomas Aquinas
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Augustine of Hippo
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Boethius
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Anselm of Canterbury
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Question 11 of 15

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What was the focus of Augustine’s work “The Confessions”?

A philosophical exploration of the nature of God
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A reflection on his personal life and the nature of sin and grace
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A discussion of the ontological argument
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A critique of Aristotelian philosophy
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Question 12 of 15

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What is the significance of Thomas Aquinas’ concept of natural law?

It emphasizes the separation between church and state
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It suggests that moral principles are rooted in human nature and can be known through reason
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It argues that morality is based solely on divine command
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It proposes that ethical decisions should be made by religious authorities
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Question 13 of 15

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What was Anselm’s famous phrase that reflects his view on faith and reason?

"Cogito, ergo sum"
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"Fides quaerens intellectum" (Faith seeking understanding)
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"Tabula rasa"
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"Amor fati"
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Question 14 of 15

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What was Boethius’ contribution to the preservation of classical knowledge?

He translated and commented on Aristotle’s works
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He wrote original treatises on logic and metaphysics
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He preserved Plato’s dialogues
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He developed the theory of forms
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Question 15 of 15

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How did Augustine of Hippo influence later Christian mysticism and spirituality?

By emphasizing the importance of self-examination and the inner life
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By developing a systematic approach to theology
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By promoting the study of natural sciences
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By advocating for the separation of church and state
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