The Nature of Human Nature and the Possibility of Progress
The Nature of Human Nature and the Possibility of Progress
Questions
According to Thomas Aquinas, what is the primary purpose of human life?
- To achieve happiness
- To know God
- To serve others
- To acquire wealth
What did Augustine of Hippo believe was the root cause of human suffering?
- Original sin
- Ignorance
- Free will
- The material world
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are naturally social and political beings?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What did Thomas Aquinas believe was the relationship between faith and reason?
- Faith and reason are in conflict
- Faith is superior to reason
- Reason is superior to faith
- Faith and reason are complementary
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans have a natural desire for knowledge?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What did Augustine of Hippo believe was the role of grace in human salvation?
- Grace is necessary for salvation
- Grace is sufficient for salvation
- Grace is not necessary for salvation
- Grace is not sufficient for salvation
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are free to choose between good and evil?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What did Thomas Aquinas believe was the highest good for humans?
- Happiness
- Knowledge
- Virtue
- Wealth
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are naturally selfish and competitive?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- Thomas Hobbes
What did Augustine of Hippo believe was the role of the church in human salvation?
- The church is necessary for salvation
- The church is sufficient for salvation
- The church is not necessary for salvation
- The church is not sufficient for salvation
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are capable of moral progress?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What did Thomas Aquinas believe was the relationship between law and morality?
- Law is superior to morality
- Morality is superior to law
- Law and morality are independent of each other
- Law and morality are complementary
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are naturally rational and capable of self-government?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What did Augustine of Hippo believe was the nature of evil?
- Evil is a privation of good
- Evil is a substance
- Evil is a creation of God
- Evil is an illusion
Which medieval philosopher argued that humans are naturally good and capable of achieving utopia?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Thomas Aquinas
- Thomas More