Poets & Philosophers — Set 1
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Who is the ancient Greek philosopher known for his method of questioning to stimulate critical thinking?
Correct Answer: A. 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.
The philosophical text 'The Republic', which discusses justice and the ideal city-state, was written by?
Correct Answer: D. 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.
Which Indian poet and philosopher is the author of 'Gitanjali' and won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: D. 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.
The collection of poems known as 'Leaves of Grass' was written by which American poet?
Correct Answer: A. 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.
Which medieval Persian poet is world-famous for the 'Rubaiyat'?
Correct Answer: A. 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.
The philosophy of 'Stoicism' was founded by which ancient Greek philosopher?
Correct Answer: D. Zeno of Citium
Zeno of Citium established Stoicism in Athens during the early 3rd century BC. This school of thought emphasizes self-control and detachment from emotional pain. It teaches that virtue is the only true good for humans.
Who wrote the famous philosophical work 'Beyond Good and Evil'?
Correct Answer: D. Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche wrote 'Beyond Good and Evil' to critique traditional morality and the prejudices of past philosophers. He introduced the concept of the 'Will to Power' in this text. His work had a profound influence on modern existentialism.
The 13th-century mystic poet who is the author of the 'Masnavi' is?
Correct Answer: A. Jalaluddin Rumi
Jalaluddin Rumi was a Sufi mystic whose poetry has been translated into many world languages. The 'Masnavi' is often considered the most influential work of Persian mysticism. His followers founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes.
Which English philosopher is known for the social contract theory in his book 'Leviathan'?
Correct Answer: A. Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes argued in 'Leviathan' that a strong central authority is needed to avoid social chaos. He famously described the natural life of man as 'nasty, brutish, and short'. This work laid the foundation for modern political philosophy.
The Victorian poet known for the lines 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' is?
Correct Answer: C. Alfred Lord Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain during much of Queen Victoria's reign. These specific lines appear in his elegiac poem 'In Memoriam A.H.H.'. He is one of the most popular and quoted British poets.