Question 1

Who is the ancient Greek philosopher known for his method of questioning to stimulate critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Socrates. Socrates is famous for the Socratic method, which involves cooperative argumentative dialogue. He primarily taught in the streets of Athens through persistent questioning. He is considered the founding father of Western philosophy.

Question 2

The philosophical text 'The Republic', which discusses justice and the ideal city-state, was written by?

Accepted Answer

Plato. Plato wrote 'The Republic' to explore the definition of justice and the character of a just city-state. He was a student of Socrates and founded the Academy in Athens. This work introduced the famous Allegory of the Cave.

Question 3

Which Indian poet and philosopher is the author of 'Gitanjali' and won the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 for his collection of poems titled 'Gitanjali'. He was the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in any field. He is also the composer of the national anthems of India and Bangladesh.

Question 4

The collection of poems known as 'Leaves of Grass' was written by which American poet?

Accepted Answer

Walt Whitman. Walt Whitman is often called the 'father of free verse' for his work in 'Leaves of Grass'. He continuously revised this collection throughout his entire life. His poetry celebrated democracy and the common human experience.

Question 5

Which medieval Persian poet is world-famous for the 'Rubaiyat'?

Accepted Answer

Omar Khayyam. Omar Khayyam was a mathematician and astronomer known for his quatrains in the 'Rubaiyat'. These poems focus on the transient nature of life and the pursuit of happiness. He lived during the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century.

Poets & Philosophers — Set 1