Brainwizards Flashcards

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How did Socrates challenge Euthydemus’ views on morality?

A

By proposing a hypothetical scenario in which deceitful acts could be moral

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What was Socrates’ approach to conversation in the marketplace?

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To reveal the limits of people’s understanding and question their assumptions

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What did Socrates spend years doing after learning that the Oracle at Delphi declared him the wisest man in Athens?

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He devoted years to questioning people to see if anyone was wiser than he was.”

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How is the work of modern philosophers different from the work of Socrates?

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Modern philosophers have more information to work with than Socrates did

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What kind of wisdom does the Western tradition in philosophy value?

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Wisdom based on argument and reasoning

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What does Socrates believe about the value of examining one’s existence?

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It is essential for human beings.

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Why did Socrates refuse to write anything down?

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He believed face-to-face conversation was superior to writing

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What are the Platonic Dialogues?

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Answer not listed

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What is one of the ideas that most people believe is Plato’s, rather than Socrates’?

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That the world is not at all as it seems.

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What is the significance of the cave allegory in Plato’s philosophy?

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It highlights the difference between appearance and reality

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How does the man who breaks free from the cave in Plato’s allegory relate to the idea of a philosopher?

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He is like a philosopher because he sees beyond appearances

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According to Plato, what is the difference between a perfect circle and an actual circle?

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An actual circle is a copy of a perfect circle, which exists in a non-physical realm.

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What did Plato think about the role of philosophers in society?

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they should be in charge and have all the political power.”

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Why did Plato think most art should be banned?

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He believed it gave false representations of reality.

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What is the political system of fifth-century Athens?

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Answer not listed

democracy

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In fifth-century Athens, about ___________ of the population could vote, while ___________ and ___________ were automatically excluded from the democratic process.

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Answer not listed

17
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What was Meletus’ accusation against Socrates?

A

Socrates was neglecting the Greek gods and introducing new gods of his own

18
Q

What was the outcome of Socrates’ trial in 399 BC?

A

sentenced him to death.

19
Q

What method of execution was used to put Socrates to death?

A

forced to drink poison made from hemlock

20
Q

Why did Socrates choose to die instead of living quietly?

A

He had an inner voice that told him to keep questioning everything

21
Q

“Who was Plato’s most impressive pupil?”

A

Aristotle