Socrates

Question 1

Worldview

Answer 1

Set of beliefs about the most important issues in life

Question 2

Philosophy is Ignorant

Answer 2

We need an outsider to point out our ignorance
Socratic method helps to point out ignorance
It takes humility to learn something

Question 3

Philosophy is Selfish (Mentally)

Answer 3

Knowing your limitations
Know the knower before the known
Know yourself so you don’t have emotional dependece

Question 4

Philosophy is Ironic

Answer 4

Irony: Contrast between appearance and reality
Appearance and illusion: external, what seems
Reality: what is
Confronted with reality to move from illusion

Question 5

Philosophy is Annoying

Answer 5

Makes you examine your beliefs

Wants you to make transition from illusion to reality

Question 6

3 acts of the mind

Answer 6

Understanding/apprehension
Judging
Reason

Question 7

Definition

Answer 7

Sets limits around a thing

tells what a thing is; its essence

Question 8

Blind Faith

Answer 8

ignores reason and feelings

Question 9

Reasonable Faith

Answer 9

Evidence: reason/feelings

Question 10

Martyr

Answer 10

Dies for a noble cause

Question 11

Soma sema estin

Answer 11

the soul is a tomb/the body is a prison