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Unit 6: The Rise of Modern Western Philosophy — Final exam

Question 6 • Philosophy: The Big Picture

According to Bertrand Russell, the purpose of analytic philosophy is to refine meaning. Which other philosopher wanted to use philosophy to define terms?

Answer
A
Zeno
B
Plato
C
Socrates
D
Diogenes

Explanation

Socrates used questioning to clarify what people meant by important terms such as justice, courage, and virtue. This makes Socrates the best match for the idea of using philosophy to define terms. The correct choice is Socrates.

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