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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spinoza.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aristotle's foundation of logic?
(a) the way to make a syllogysm
(b) the way to ask Socratic questions
(c) the art and method of correct thinking
(d) the art of listening

2. What does Bacon call for elimination in his philosophy?
(a) several errors he calls idols
(b) the model of the philosopher king
(c) a private banking system
(d) public education

3. What does Democritus claim that Aristotle disagrees with?
(a) there is no such thing as soul
(b) the soul is material
(c) the soul is imaginary
(d) the soul is temporary

4. What does Plato say early education should do?
(a) form good habits
(b) teach logistics
(c) only amuse
(d) indoctrinate

5. What does Spinoza say a literal interpretation of the Bible does?
(a) makes it easy to understand
(b) gives no scientific evidence
(c) gives it broader meaning
(d) opens the Bible to errors

Short Answer Questions

1. How far is Alexander able to spread Greek culture?

2. What is the foundation of Plato's Republic?

3. What biological notion does Aristotle reject?

4. Like Aristotle, what does Bacon see needs to be removed to avoid revolution?

5. Significantly, who gets ignored in Bacon's utopia?

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