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31 trivia quiz  Utopian Philosphers
As our world begins to form a 'more perfect union,' and as I studied Utopias last year, here's a fitting quiz. ... Here's a simple true or false quiz over basic Utopian philosophers. Enter false, if any part of the statement is false.
Tough 15Q
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Jan 02 02
flitwick
32 trivia quiz  How much do you know about the New Age? icon
Although not an organized religion or sect, and based in many philosophies and religions old as time, the New Age movement, in all its diversity, has gained a place in our culture. See how much do you know about it.
Very Difficult 15Q
417 plays
Jun 01 03
Mysticalman
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Which German philosopher wrote the work 'Thus Spake Zarathustra'?
* Which politician, when asked about his favorite political philosopher, responded that it was Jesus?
* Which man is considered the founder of Taoism?
* What is the term for the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of knowledge?
* Who is the author of 'Mere Christianity'?
* The ideas of Adam Smith are most in contrast to which of the following?
* The term 'philosophe', meaning an enlightened thinker, is most associated with which historical event?
* Which of the following was NOT associated with existentialism?
* The philosophical tradition known as empiricism is most closely related to which country?
* Who was the author of 'Republic'?
* After having written (supposedly) the final book on philosophy, which philosopher quit his profession to become a village school teacher ?
* 'Peter is a real liar.' 'How do you know ?' 'Well, I don't trust the way he looks.' - This line of reasoning is called
* Which two philosophers never met ?
* The publication of the article 'Transgressing the Boundaries: Toward a Transformative Hermeneutics of Quantum Gravity' by American physicist Alan Sokal in 1996 dealt a heavy blow to which 'school' in modern philosophy ?
* Which of these Asian systems of thought is associated with the term 'nirvana' ?
* According to which philosopher did God create this world of ours as 'the best of all possible worlds' ?
* Which expression is NOT appropriate when refering to the philosophy of Immanuel Kant ?
* What is the translation of the expression from Greek philosophy 'panta rhei' ?
* Which 20th century philosopher was killed by one of his (deranged) students ?
* Which pair of words is appropriate when comparing Plato's philosophy with Aristotle's ?

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