Which Great Philosopher Do You Share Opinions With? Take This Quiz To Answer Life’s Toughest Questions
Which Great Philosopher Do You Share Opinions With? Take This Quiz To Answer Life’s Toughest Questions
Philosophy has become an unrespected field in modern society. This is unfortunate considering most of today's societal clashes could perhaps be more effectively debated from a philosophical perspective. Your personally held philosophies define who you are. Find out which famous philosopher your beliefs are consistent with by taking this quiz.
Philosophy has become an unrespected field in modern society. This is unfortunate considering most of today's societal clashes could perhaps be more effectively debated from a philosophical perspective. Your personally held philosophies define who you are. Find out which famous philosopher your beliefs are consistent with by taking this quiz.
You find a $100 bill on the ground. Nobody else is around at the time. What should you do with the money?
Your friend is trying on clothes for an event they will be attending. You feel the clothes the person is trying on makes them look bad. How do you handle the situation?
A stranger runs up to you and says they are in trouble. They want you to follow them to where they say the trouble is. What do you do?
You see a man who is treating their horse poorly. You notice the horse is suffering as a result of this treatment. How do you respond?
You decided to make a donation to charity. What about this makes you feel good?
Do you feel some actions (such as telling a lie) can be ethical in some situations but not others?
Does an individual have a duty to care for those around them? If so, why?
Aristotle/Plato/Socrates
Aristotle/Plato/Socrates
The fathers of ancient Greek philosophy are generally considered to be Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. At the heart of their philosophies, is the idea that humans have a part of themselves that is greater than our base needs/wants and our ego. This part of ourselves is able to theorize morals or act accordingly.
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant believes that an action is moral or immoral regardless of the impact it has on others. A lie is immoral then according to Kant, even if the lie makes others feel better.
Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham is often mentioned when talking of utilitarianism. This theory holds that an action is moral or immoral based on how much pain and/or joy an action causes. An action that causes more joy than pain is ethical and one that causes more pain than joy is unethical.
Confucius
Confucius
Confucianism is a philosophy that surfaced around 500 BC in China. It holds that a person should act based on the 5 key virtues: Benevolence, Justice, Proper RIte, Knowledge, and Integrity. There is also a heavy emphasis on mercy and making decision based on what is right for society as a whole rather than just the individual.
John Locke
John Locke
A philosopher so famous they named a character on the show "Lost" after him, John Locke is thought of as the father of liberalism. His theories held that all people are equal, and everyone has the right to pursue their best life, liberty, and property.
Nietzsche
Nietzsche
Nietzsche is often associated with a philosophy called nihilism. This theory holds that there is no actual order or structure to the world other than what we make up in our heads. This theory holds that we all seek power in some way and are individuals working towards our own personal goals.