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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 means does Socrates say allows beautiful things to be called beautiful?

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

3. What does Socrates think earth is?

4. What was Socrates aware of according to Phaedo?

5. Why is the soul in a poor state after it leaves the body according to Socrates?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Socrates say about harmony at the end of 81b-88b?

4. What should the philosopher master?

5. Who is Socrates trying to convince with his arguments?

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

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

8. What is Tartarus according to Socrates?

9. Who directs the body according to Socrates?

10. What do Phaedo and Echecrates want more of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anaxagoras and his theories are discussed in "Phaedo". Explain the difference between material and theleogical explanations and the application of each. Discuss why Anxagoras' theories may be considered valuable or invaluable. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

The mind-body connection discussed in "Phaedo" was considered revolutionary in his day and was one of the earliest forms of discussion on the subject. Discuss and define dualism and how the body and mind are distinct substance with distinct natures. Use the text to support your analysis of the mind-body connection.

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