Socrates

The fundamental separation between the religion of the people and the secular did not obtain in Socrates time. Priest were appointed and recognized by the whole city and their job was to interpret the desires of the gods. The basics being that human beings were to fear the gods, sacrifice to them, and honor them with festivals and prayers. The sacred were woven into the everyday life of the Athenians, and they demonstrated their piety by following rituals, ceremonies and sacrifices. Consequently…

Socrates views of civil disobedience are not as consistent in Crito and in the Apology as his words and actions were in life. Although he is known to be an authentic, honest and wise man who took pride in recognizing ignorance while searching for the truth, at the end of his journey, his views seemed to be inharmonious with previous statements. Initially, he tries to persuade the jury, advises them to spare him as they would not find anyone else like him and attempts to justify his actions using…

and has been tackled by philosophers throughout time. Particularly, it has been discussed in detail by famous philosophers Descartes and Socrates. Both of these philosophers believed in the act of self-awareness. Moreover, Descartes is recognized for his famous line, “Cogito, Ergo Sum,” which is loosely translated to “I think, therefore I am.” Whereas Socrates was famous for his claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. Notably, each of these philosophers had revolutionary ideas on…

2.Is there a contradiction between Socrates’ position in the Apology and in the Crito with respect to the reverence due to the law? If yes, explain how we can reconcile both positions. If no, explain what is common in them. Yes, there is a contradiction between the two. In Crito, Socrates tries to personifies the Laws of Athens in an attempt to prove why he chose not to defend himself. First, he says that if he were to defend himself he would be breaking his word. He has agreed to obey the…

the Republic book VI and VII, Socrates argue about in the ideal city, a real Philosopher with good understanding of forms will promote a balanced cooperation with all the citizens in the city. The Philosopher Socrates mention actually is the king, and the king has to be intelligent, trustworthy and willing to lead an easy life, but Socrates point out that the king’s quality are not come naturally, it is come from the education and the study of the good. Just like Socrates sun and good analogy,…

5pts. Socrates offers the idea of opposites during his last hours on earth with his friends. He offers the argument that everything that is in this world came from its opposite. For example, for something small to get bigger, it must be small to start with and get bigger out of being small, the same idea can apply to hot/cold, heaven/hell, for any opposite in the world there is including the idea of living. Socrates asks Cebes in the Phato if there is an opposite of living, which we know to be…

Socrates believes education is very important to the moral development and proper education of the Guardians. But he refuses to portray good’s polar opposite, evil; in the stories and education the younger guardians receive. Socrates states that a God is “true in both word and deed. He does not change himself or deceive others by means of images, by words, or sending signs” (Republic, p.64). Gods serve as strong role models for the guardians. Their journeys and myths are embedded with moral…

democracy from Socrates view. The Crito is a Socratic dialogue between Crito and Socrates on the account of Socrates arrest and sentence to death. Crito is attempting to convince Socrates to escape his death while Socrates argues to stay and accept his punishment. At this time Athens had just broken from a tyrannical government whose leaders were students of Socrates. With the reestablishment of the democracy, Socrates was put on trial because of his teachings and sentenced to death. Socrates…

example of Socratic dialogue, which shows Socrates and Theaetetus discussing the 3 definitions of knowledge; knowledge is perception, knowledge is true judgment, and, finally, knowledge is true judgment accompanied by an “account”. In the end, no definitive definition was given and the main conclusion was to show us what knowledge is not. By knowing what is not knowledge, Plato can make the connection between the problem of knowledge to forms. Socrates, through the process of…

the characters (Polymarchus), focusing on the argumentation between him and Socrates with what implies concerning ethics and then I will be emphasizing on the theme of money along the text. In the form of dialogues, Plato began his philosophy. He puts into the mouths of his characters the thoughts and reflections for which he needed answers to. He knows that he can’t convince in any way someone who doesn’t listen. Socrates therefore attacks the citizens of his city who hear voices without…