Which Philosopher are You?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Philosopher are You?
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About This Quiz

You have been telling people for years that you are a pretty deep thinker, but they don't seem to believe you. Take this quiz and find out which philosopher you are most like.
Which best sums up your outlook on life?
Money is not important: people should share resources.
That it is meaningless.
That only the strong survive.
That being good to others is the most important thing.
What quote appeals to you the most?
The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways: the point, however, is to change it.
That which does not kill us makes us stronger.
It is better to be feared than loved if you cannot be both.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
What appeals to you most?
Equality.
Self Determination.
Power.
Morality.

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What do your friends like about you most?
My devotion to what I love.
How I think outside of the box.
My leadership abilities.
How kind I am.
What do your friends dislike about you most?
I am too rigid in my thought processes.
I am not very romantic.
I can be mean.
I am not a lot of fun at parties.
Who pays when you go out on a date?
We always split it.
Who cares? Money means nothing.
I never pay if I can get away with it.
I always pay.

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How would you be most likely to meet someone you went out with?
At work.
Just anywhere, not in any particular place.
At a club.
At a yoga class.
What do you do to take care of your body?
Jog.
Take long walks or hikes.
Work out in the gym.
Go to yoga class.
How important to you is money?
Money is important to live a decent life, but wealth is not important.
Not important at all.
Very important.
Not very important.

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Which old school rap group is your favorite?
Public Enemy.
A Tribe Called Quest.
LL Cool J.
Will Smith.
Would you ever cheat on your partner?
No, that would be dishonest to our partnership.
I would try not to, but if I did it would not be that big of a deal.
Of course I would.
No, that would be wrong.
How important is it to follow rules?
Rules are what rich people use to stay in power.
Rules are meaningless.
I make the rules, but I do not follow them.
Rules are very important.

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What is most important in a marriage?
Mutual respect.
Friendship.
My happiness.
Love.
What type of music do you like?
Classic Rock.
Electronic/Dance music.
Punk rock.
Classical.
Do you believe in survival of the fittest?
No, all of society needs to work together.
None of us really survive, do we?
Of course I do.
No, people need to be nice to each other.

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Do you ever do things that you consider "wrong?"
No, but I would do things that are illegal if I had to.
What does the word "wrong" even mean?
If it benefits me, nothing is wrong.
No, I would never do something that is wrong.
Who did you want to win last election?
Bernie Sanders.
I didn't have any preference.
Donald Trump.
Hilary Clinton.
Are you a good fighter?
I can handle myself.
Fighting is for the weak minded.
I sure am.
Fighting is wrong.

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What does your boss like about you most at work?
My ability to work with others.
My ability to think outside of the box.
How driven I am to succeed.
How willing I am to do anything.
What does your boss dislike about you most at work?
I don't always follow instructions.
I tend to lack focus.
I am not a team player.
I lack ambition.
What is your dream house?
A modest home in a safe area of a city.
A modest home in a small town.
A mansion with a lot of servants.
A cottage in the country.

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How do you make decisions?
By what is best for all around me.
By what is best for myself.
By what will give me the most power over others.
By what is the right thing to do.
How many good friends do you have?
Three.
One.
Zero.
Five.
What would be your major in college?
Sociology.
Philosophy.
Political Science.
Social Work.

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What sounds most appealing to you?
A society where everyone shares, because it makes the most sense for all to survive.
A society where all modern culture is ignored.
A society where the strongest survives.
A society where people try and help each other, because it is the right thing to do.
How cool are you?
I don't think about things that way.
Pretty cool, people call me a hipster sometimes.
The coolest.
Not very, I am too busy being nice to be cool.
Would you ever be a part of a revolution?
Yes, if it benefitted society.
No, why would I bother?
Yes, if it benefitted me.
No, one can be peaceful in his own mind without having a revolution.

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Where would you take someone out on a first date?
To a good local pub.
To a movie.
To a fancy restaurant.
To the beach.
What would you do if you wanted to build a stone wall on your property?
Get some friends to help me.
Hire the best person I could find.
Hire someone for as little money as I could.
Build it myself over time.
What do you think of love?
If you love without being loved back, then it is a misfortune.
When someone becomes accessible to you, then you stop desiring them as much.
It is better to be feared than to be loved.
One should love others, as they love themselves

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