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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 position does Simmias accept concerning the soul?

2. How big does Socrates think earth is?

3. What doesn't Socrates have time for in 107c-115e?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Socrates say about the Beautiful?

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

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

9. Why does Socrates worry that he might hurt his senses?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Our body can often be identified with the soul; however, we are often affected by what we perceive through our senses. Discuss how the senses influence the body and how the senses may interfere with intellect. Use the text to support your discussion.

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