Semester 1.5 Flashcards
Who runs the Thinkery in Aristophanes’ play Clouds?
Socrates
Why does the father in the Clouds want to send his son to the Thinkery?
He wants to get out of debt
The father in the Clouds attempts to go to the Thinkery himself. True or False?
True
The members of the Thinkery believe in Zeus. True or False?
False
According to the play, who or what has replaced Zeus as king?
The Vortex
The members of the Thinkery dress like atomists. True or False?
False
Some of the doctrines of the Thinkery are reserved for initiates only. True or False?
True
The unjust (wrong) argument justifies his position on adultery by appealing to the behavior of Zeus. True or False?
True
What is the unjust (wrong) argument’s position on moderation?
Acting in moderation will only deprive you of life’s pleasures.
The father in the Clouds is initially pleased with the results of his son’s Thinkery training. True or False?
True
How does the play end?
Strepsiades burns down the Thinkery
Aristophanes presents a historically accurate picture of the beliefs of Socrates. True or False?
False
