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Metaphysics by Aristotle - Exam
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Aristotle's metaphysics?
A) The nature of being
B) Political theory
C) Moral philosophy
D) Rhetoric
  • 2. What does Aristotle mean by 'substance'?
A) An abstract idea
B) A physical artifact
C) A collection of properties
D) That which exists in itself
  • 3. What is the final cause in Aristotle's concept of causation?
A) The purpose of a thing
B) The function or role
C) The material composition
D) The initial conditions
  • 4. Which philosopher significantly influenced Aristotle's concept of metaphysics?
A) Socrates
B) Plato
C) Epicurus
D) Descartes
  • 5. What is 'hylomorphism' in Aristotle's philosophy?
A) The composition of matter and form
B) The theory of ideas
C) The separation of mind and body
D) The study of universals
  • 6. What is the 'Unmoved Mover' in Aristotle's philosophy?
A) A dependent entity
B) A physical body
C) The first cause of all motion
D) A temporary force
  • 7. In Aristotle's worldview, what role does teleology play?
A) Focusing on chance occurrences
B) Describing mechanical processes
C) Explaining purpose in nature
D) Dismissing the function of objects
  • 8. What does Aristotle mean by 'potentiality'?
A) The capacity to change or develop
B) The actual state of being
C) The existence of power
D) The limit of a substance
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