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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. What does Socrates says of his ability with the area he is looking into, in order to answer Cebes' question?

2. What must first happen to those who die according to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates conclude at the end of 88c-95a?

4. What does Socrates say of the fullest soul?

5. What is weaker than the lyre according to Socrates?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Phaedo and Echecrates want more of?

2. What does Socrates think of the shape of earth?

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

4. What does Socrates say of the journey of well-ordered souls?

5. Why was Socrates disappointed by Anaxagoras?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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