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Philosophy Trivia

Test your knowledge of philosophy.

Points available: 10

1:

What TV comedy series featured a song about the drinking habits of various philosophers?

2:

Who is considered to be the founder of modern philosophy?

3:

Which philosopher is thought by many to have written Shakespeare's plays?

4:

"Thus Spake Zarathustra," a piece of music featured in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey," was also the title of a philosophical work by which author?

5:

Who originally said "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am")?

6:

Which ancient philosopher was a teacher to Alexander the Great?

7:

What famous author wrote a philosophical work on Christian science?

8:

Which philosopher is best known for writing about gaining power by unscrupulous methods?

9:

Which philosopher, who also attempted to be a scientist, claimed that men have more teeth than women do?

10:

According to the BBC, who is the greatest philosopher of all time?