Socrates (pt 1) Flashcards

1
Q

What is Socrates’ famous Quote?

A

“The unexamined life is not worth living”

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What was the mission of Socrates?

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  1. To challenge the presuppositions of his culture through his “Socratic dialogues”
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3
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What is Socrates’ key idea?

What is his moral concern?

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  1. True knowledge comes through the admission of ignorance
  2. He wants people to acquire virtue and truth
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What is a Socratic dialogue?

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  1. Raise a topic and give opinions
  2. Through questions find contradictions
  3. Move closer to the truth
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