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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the ones that lived an average life go after death according to Socrates?

2. What position does Simmias accept concerning the soul?

3. Who guides each man to the next station after death?

4. What should the philosopher avoid according to Socrates?

5. According to Socrates, what must genuine lovers of learning become?

Short Essay Questions

1. How will philosophy free the soul, according to 81b - 88b?

2. What does Socrates say of the Forms and the particular?

3. Why was Socrates disappointed by Anaxagoras?

4. What happens to the soul after death according to Socrates?

5. According to the beginning of 81b-88b, what souls wander the world?

6. According to Socrates in 88c-95a, what is there no greater evil than and why does he believe this?

7. What does Socrates think of the nature of the soul before and after death?

8. How does the soul rule the man according to Socrates?

9. What did Cebes think that Socrates did with his arguments on the soul?

10. What does Socrates say about caring for the soul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the influence of the Sophists on ancient Greek civilization and analyze why Plato may have used "Phaedo" as a means to find a solid grounding for moral values and rational principles. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion on the Sophists and Plato.

Essay Topic 2

One of the most important philosophical aspects of "Phaedo" is the theory of forms. In an essay, discuss the theory of forms, such as justice and beauty . Discuss the significance of the examples given by Socrates in "Phaedo" and determine whether they accurately support the argument. Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the analogy used in "Phaedo" for thinking that the soul is like the attunement of a musical instrument. Discuss whether the arguments are convincing and what conclusions can be drawn from this analogy. Students may use the text and secondary sources to support the discussion.

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