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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. Why are moderates amongst the masses also moderate out of fear according to Socrates?
2. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?
3. What does Cebes argue is the logical conclusion of a man always giving the right answer?
4. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?
5. What did the one recounting the event of Socrates' death feel for him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Based on the beginning of 73a-81, what does Socrates teach about recollection?
2. On the day Socrates was to die, who did Socrates stand before and why?
3. What might the soul be unable to do, according to the end of 73a-81a?
4. What do Socrates and Cebes discuss about the composite and non-composite?
5. What does the theory of opposites imply about dead things at the end of 66b-72e?
6. At the beginning of 62d-66a, what does Socrates maintain about the philosopher?
7. When Socrates was on trial, what happened to his wife?
8. What does Socrates believe about freedom and what does this mean for the philosopher
9. What does Socrates claim are not the great goods of life?
10. What does Socrates say opposites contain?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Phaedo" acts as a posthumous narration taking place between Phaedo and Socrates. Why would Plato employ this type of narration of events? What effect does this have on the reader?
Essay Topic 2
"Phaedo" heavily emphasizes the role of the philosopher in ancient times. Discuss the role and significance of the philosopher, using the text and a secondary source to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
In an essay, discuss the statement that philosophy is a "longing for death." Do you think this line of thinking was consistent with the reason he refused to escape from prison?
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