Mythology & Philosophy

Ethical Threads in Mythic and Philosophical Tales

This quiz explores the intersection of mythological narratives and ethical reasoning through ten questions that draw from diverse cultural traditions and philosophical concepts.

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In Plato's 'Republic', which definition of justice does Socrates initially challenge by presenting the counterexample of returning a weapon to a madman?
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Which action of Prometheus in Greek mythology most directly poses an ethical dilemma about beneficence versus obedience to authority?
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In the Bhagavad Gita, part of the Mahabharata, what is the core ethical conflict that Arjuna faces on the battlefield?
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The Norse myth of Fenrir's binding raises an ethical issue primarily concerning what action by the gods?
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In Plato's 'Republic', the myth of the Ring of Gyges is used to argue a point about human nature and justice. What power does the ring grant?
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According to the philosopher Mencius, what does the immediate reaction of anyone witnessing a child about to fall into a well demonstrate?
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The story of Oedipus in Greek tragedy raises a profound ethical question primarily related to what concept?
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The 'Trolley Problem' thought experiment, while modern, tests a classic ethical distinction. What two moral principles does it most directly pit against each other?
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In the Epic of Gilgamesh, which action of Gilgamesh and Enkidu leads to a divine punishment that raises questions about the limits of human ambition?
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The Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac is often cited in philosophical discussions concerning what primary ethical tension?
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Ethical Threads in Mythic and Philosophical Tales

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In Plato's 'Republic', which definition of justice does Socrates initially challenge by presenting the counterexample of returning a weapon to a madman?

Which action of Prometheus in Greek mythology most directly poses an ethical dilemma about beneficence versus obedience to authority?

In the Bhagavad Gita, part of the Mahabharata, what is the core ethical conflict that Arjuna faces on the battlefield?

The Norse myth of Fenrir's binding raises an ethical issue primarily concerning what action by the gods?

In Plato's 'Republic', the myth of the Ring of Gyges is used to argue a point about human nature and justice. What power does the ring grant?

According to the philosopher Mencius, what does the immediate reaction of anyone witnessing a child about to fall into a well demonstrate?

The story of Oedipus in Greek tragedy raises a profound ethical question primarily related to what concept?

The 'Trolley Problem' thought experiment, while modern, tests a classic ethical distinction. What two moral principles does it most directly pit against each other?

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, which action of Gilgamesh and Enkidu leads to a divine punishment that raises questions about the limits of human ambition?

The Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac is often cited in philosophical discussions concerning what primary ethical tension?

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