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Match List - I with List - II.List - I List - II A. Existentialism I. Plato B. Naturalism II. William James C. Idealism III. Soren Kierkegaard D. Pragmatism IV. J.J. Rousseau
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A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Matching Philosophical Schools and Thinkers
This question requires matching specific philosophical movements with their key proponents. Let's break down each match:
- A. Existentialism is strongly associated with Soren Kierkegaard, who emphasized individual existence, freedom, and choice. (A-III)
- B. Naturalism, in philosophy, often refers to the belief that only natural laws and forces operate in the universe. J.J. Rousseau, with his ideas on the state of nature and education, fits this category. (B-IV)
- C. Idealism posits that reality, or reality as humans know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial. Plato, with his theory of Forms, is a cornerstone of philosophical idealism. (C-I)
- D. Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that assesses the truth of meaning and logical propositions only after care is taken to determine them only in terms of pragmatic consequences. William James was a leading figure in developing pragmatism. (D-II)
Correct Match Summary
Based on the associations above, the correct matching is:
- A - III (Existentialism - Soren Kierkegaard)
- B - IV (Naturalism - J.J. Rousseau)
- C - I (Idealism - Plato)
- D - II (Pragmatism - William James)
This corresponds to option 2.
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