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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 guides each man to the next station after death?

2. What group does Socrates say those who practice moderation would join?

3. What is Socrates wondering about the state of the soul when it leaves the body at the start of 81b-88b?

4. What should the philosopher avoid according to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates say should not make one hate argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Socrates disappointed by Anaxagoras?

2. What do Phaedo and Echecrates want more of?

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

4. What does Socrates say about the Beautiful?

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

6. Who directs the body according to Socrates?

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

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

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

10. What does Socrates conclude on the explanation in the changes of things?

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

One of the primary themes of "Phaedo" is the idea of a good life. Discuss and define the good life and analyze what is central to the good life. Discuss how the nature of the soul can be discovered through the practice of philosophy. Use examples from the text to support your discussion.

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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