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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. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

2. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?

3. What does Socrates explain is different from bad?

4. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?

5. Socrates believes bad people feel what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Should people avoid injustice or act justly? According to Socrates, which is better? Why?

2. According to Callicles, where should one's rights originate from?

3. What is Socrates' belief about how one acquires excellence?

4. Is "justice" one sided? Can there be multiple types of justice? Why or why not?

5. How does natural justice differ from legislation?

6. How does Socrates suggest the order between men, heaven, and earth be maintained?

7. In Socrates' opinion, how is flattery bad?

8. Why does Socrates regard medicine as a good action?

9. According to Socrates, how can one attain harmony and why is it important?

10. What does Callicles believe is the true function of laws and conventions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one man from "Gorgias" to discuss and defend his position.

Essay Topic 2

By focusing on the figures in the discussion in "Gorgias," discuss the dangers and blessings of power. How do these men represent using power? Where does it come from? What is the response? What does this prove or disprove?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss philosophy in "Gorgias," including how it is used, what it aids, and how it defines the conversation.

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