Question

Arrange the following as per the hierarchy of sciences given by Plato: \[ \text{A. Harmonics} \] \[ \text{B. Dialectics} \] \[ \text{C. Arithmetic} \] \[ \text{D. Astronomy} \] \[ \text{E. Geometry} \]

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. D, C, A, B, E
• C. C, E, D, A, B
• D. E, D, C, B, A

Hint:

Plato's hierarchy moves from mathematical studies to the highest philosophical method: \[ Arithmetic \rightarrow Geometry \rightarrow Astronomy \rightarrow Harmonics \rightarrow Dialectics \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C