Unit 1 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Antigone’s sincerity? 3
was seeking the truth to be known for her brother, he was made out like a criminal and unallowed to be buried, and while for the Gods was still sincere.
Antigone’s disinterest? 3
she was trying to obey the gods but also didn’t want to let down her brother, “but for myself, I myself will bury him.”, death beneficial
Antigone’s reflection? 3
a criminal but a religious one, “I know I am pleasing those who I should please most”, she shall never again be suffered
Antigone’s understanding of moral action? 1
justness is the moral compass not law,
Antigone’s punishment? 2
didn’t try to escape it, but also saw it in positivity
Antigone’s stance on public opinion in politics? 3
people should be involved, her civil disobedience interpreted as people should be involved, especially when something is unjust
Socrates sincerity? 2
whole existence was focused on finding truth, stood by it in trial and punishment
Socrates disinterest? 2
conflict of interest because it was about his smartness, weak argument because interested in exploring and living in truth for society
Socrates reflection? 2
stood by his punishment because wisdom overtakes public opinion, and it would counteract his actions to escape
Socrates understanding of moral action? 3
inner sense of right and wrong, anyone can do wrong, adventurous mind was more important than morals, but having good morals is a good citizen
Socrates opinion on publics role in politics? 4
110% thought the public should be involved, his whole trial was based on it, don’t believe everything government says, think for yourself
Socrates critique of democracy? 3
against it, citizens had the freedom to be heard and majority rule, but not the education for this to be useful
Thoreau’s sincerity? 2
doesn’t seek truth genuinely only his truth, defends his truth rather than explores possible truths
Thoreau’s disinterest? 2
this is what I think and it’s right, no personal motive other than that and showing disapproval of evil
Thoreau’s reflection? 2
was satisfied with what he’d done despite the lack of effectiveness, stood by it
Thoreau’s understanding of moral action? 3
morals should be based on conscience and autonomy not government, believed in civil disobedience, government morally wrong go against them
Thoreau’s opinion on public role in politics? 2
no political obligation, seperate from the evil
Thoreau’s critique of democracy? 3
went against following your conscience and autonomy, think for yourself and have your own morals, could be radical
