Who is called the father of both Realism and the scientific method?
Correct answer: B. Aristotle
- A. Plato
- B. Aristotle
- C. Socrates
- D. Edward Thorndike
Explanation
Aristotle is associated with realism because he emphasized observation of the natural world and systematic inquiry, earning him the traditional title father of realism and the scientific method. Plato represents idealism rather than realism.
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