Western Thought and Civilization
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Course Introduction
Western Thought and Civilization is an interdisciplinary course that explores the key ideas, cultural movements, and historical events that have shaped the Western world from ancient times to the modern era. Through a critical examination of philosophy, literature, religion, politics, and the arts, students will engage with influential works and thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Freud. The course emphasizes the development of intellectual traditions, the evolution of political and ethical systems, and the ongoing dialogue between reason and faith. By tracing the origins and transformations of Western civilization, students gain insight into the foundations of contemporary society and the enduring questions that define the human experience.
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Philosophic Classics From Plato to Derrida 6th Edition by Forrest Baird
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Chapter 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy
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Sample Questions
Q1) In regards to the problem of human evil,Leibniz thinks that
A)God controls the wills of people,therefore,nothing they do is evil.
B)God respects people's free will,and so allows the possibility for humankind to sin.
C)God's will includes wanting people to do evil.
D)people may will evil against God's will,but God turns it into a greater good.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is not true of the human mind?
A)The human mind starts out as a blank slate.
B)The mind is filled through experience.
C)Ideas come into the mind by sensation and reflection.
D)There are categories in the mind which organize simple and complex ideas.
Answer: D
Q3) Hobbes concludes that the only effective way to be safe is to
A)give your rights away to the government.
B)seek to gain totally power for yourself.
C)form alliances with a few people.
D)form a governing body of representatives who will listen to all people's concerns.
Answer: A
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