Briefly define Tao and define Logos within the context of Asian philosophy and Stoic philosophy, respectively. What are the aspects of each? How are they similar? How are they different?
2. The Pre-Socratic sophos attempted to determine the ultimate truth of the universe through rational inquiry and metaphysics. Define the schools of metaphysics such as monism and pluralism and provide examples from each that demonstrate how the Pre-Socratics attempted to understand fundamental truth.
3.Explain the importance of power to Sophist philosophy, as well as how various Sophists think humans should use power in philosophies such as pragmatism and moral realism.
4. Briefly define what a Platonic Form is, as well as an Aristotelian Form. What are the characteristics of each, and how do they form the foundational basics for Plato’s Epistemology and Aristotle’s concept of Entelechy
5. What are the connections between Aristotle’s views of the universe and those of Aquinas? How do they differ? How does Aquinas adapt Aristotle’s concepts to prove the existence of a god?