Lesson 2 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Who was Socrates?
An Athenian moral philosopher and one of the founders of Western philosophy
Socrates was known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology.
What is the famous saying associated with Socrates?
MAN KNOW THYSELF
This phrase emphasizes self-awareness and understanding one’s own likes and dislikes.
When did Socrates live?
Around 399 BCE to 470 BCE
What was the focus of Socrates’ philosophy?
Ethics, epistemology, and the pursuit of wisdom and virtue
Did Socrates write his own ideas?
No, his philosophy is known through the writings of his students, Plato and Xenophon
A series of probing questions to stimulate critical thinking skills
Socratic method
What type of dialogue does the Socratic Method involve?
Argumentative dialogue between individuals
What is an example of a question used in the Socratic Method?
What do you mean by that?
What is another example of a Socratic Method question?
Why do you say that?
What is the first application of the Socratic Method?
Clarification of terms
What is the second application of the Socratic Method?
Explore assumptions
What is the third application of the Socratic Method?
Challenge inconsistencies
What is the fourth application of the Socratic Method?
Analyze evidence and sources
What is the fifth application of the Socratic Method?
Explore consequences
Who was Plato?
A Greek philosopher and student of Socrates who lived from 428/427 BCE to 348/347 BCE
Who was Xenophon?
A Greek philosopher, soldier, historian, and memoirist known for his practical treatises
