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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. Socrates is primarily charged with________________.
2. If led by true philosophers, Socrates argues that the republic would__________________.
3. As a consequence of an elevated state of mind, Socrates explains that philosophers often have trouble_________.
4. Who said the following: "Whether in battle or in a court of law, or in any other place, he must do what his city and his country order him; or he must change their view of what is just"?
5. How does Socrates regard an oligarchy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Socrates say in Book VII that "philosophers don't want to rule"?
2. How does Socrates argue that it is unlawful to break out of prison?
3. Why is democracy dangerous, according to Socrates?
4. Which trumps the other, according to Socrates, the laws of Athens or the gods?
5. Describe Crito's and Socrates' relationship. Why is this important to the dialogue?
6. How can tyranny arise in a democratic state?
7. Describe Socrates view of death and its role for the philosopher.
8. How is the entire Apology an example of Socratic wisdom in practice?
9. Why is the tyrannical man the most miserable, according to Socrates?
10. What is the ultimate goal of the philosopher, as explained by Socrates in Book VI? How does he attain this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the first book of The Republic, Socrates seems more confused about justice and what it actually means, but by Apology it seems that Socrates has a clearly picture of justice. Compare/contrast these two viewpoints. What has changed in Socrates' mind? What does this say about Plato's philosophy?
Essay Topic 2
According to Socrates in Book IV of The Republic, justice is a proper organization of the faculties of the soul such that each part is fulfilling its own proper role and not usurping the functions of others. Do you agree or disagree with this definition? Do you think Socrates equivocates this definition in other dialogues? Give examples either modern or ancient where you can test Socrates view of justice.
Essay Topic 3
Does Socrates "learning as a recollection of old knowledge" thesis in Meno help prove his argument for the immortal soul in Phaedo? Why or why not?
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