The Sophists
Description: The Sophists were a group of Greek intellectuals who were active in the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. They were known for their skepticism, relativism, and their emphasis on rhetoric and persuasion. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Sophists and their ideas. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: ancient philosophy the sophists skepticism relativism rhetoric persuasion |
Who is considered to be the first Sophist?
What was the central tenet of Protagoras's philosophy?
What was Gorgias's most famous work?
What was Hippias's main area of expertise?
What was Thrasymachus's most famous work?
What was the main criticism of the Sophists?
How did the Sophists influence the development of Western philosophy?
Which Sophist was known for his theory of the "noble lie"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "might makes right"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "virtue is knowledge"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "the unexamined life is not worth living"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "truth is relative"?
Which Sophist was known for his argument that "the gods do not exist"?