After reading about Socrates ideal republic‚ I no longer wonder why Socrates was executed. The way he thinks and the ideas he expresses can be somewhat outlandish. Socrates way of thinking is original and helped shape the intellectual traditions in the west. Unfortunately‚ I disagree with some of the logic he uses and the ideas he suggests. Overall‚ The way Plato writes this piece is very smart for two reasons. The first reason is that it is written as a conversation. At this time‚ verbal communication
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religious book. By Augustine starting the autobiography as a prayer‚ we are able to see a difference in faith between Augustine and Socrates. In Plato’s Five Dialogue‚ Socrates never spoke of God while Augustine is seeking a way to find God. However‚ there are still some similarities between Socrates and Augustine. Both of them are in search of true wisdom. While Socrates
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olympics. In order to prepare for the olympics‚ Socrates helps Dan train by setting up endurance courses and meditation techniques. Joy comes back and Dan feels more compassionate towards her than ever. In chapter 6‚ Dan celebrates his hard work and dedication that was used to win his gymnastics championship. Dan becomes more and more wise throughout the story and even starts turning down girls. Dan has learned to find Pleasure Beyond the Mind. Socrates teaches Dan how to enjoy every
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wiser than he is this very thing; that whatever I do not know‚ I do not even suppose I know‚” (Laverty‚ Demarzio & Grinberg). Socrates said this to himself after he spoke with a man that was considered by others to be wise. Socrates found that he was just as wise as this man or maybe even wiser‚ which really made this man furious‚ but that is what Socrates believed. Socrates actually changed other people’s educational views‚ which is why he is extremely important still till this day. He believed that
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we come across two main characters‚ Socrates and Euthyphro. The reading begins with Socrates encountering Euthyphro outside the court of Athens. Socrates has been called to court on charges of impiety by a young man names Meletus. The reason for his indictment of impiety is the act of corrupting the young. Euthyphro has come to the court to prosecute his own father for having unintentionally killing a murderous man. Here are some questions Socrates asked: Socrates urges Euthyphro to teach him what
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| Socrates Understanding | Beverly Melcher | Ethics and Moral Reasoning: PHI 208 Dione Johnson | | 3/3/2013 | Socrates Understanding The concept of holiness emerges into the dialogue when Socrates is trying to find out how to address the gods in a proper way. He is also trying to find out the definition of piety and impiety from the gods point of view. The reason for this is so that the man‚ Meletus‚ who feels that he is bring justified charges against Socrates to the gods‚ because
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Layne Philosophy 104 March 15‚ 2011 Socrates: The Apology and Crito Socrates believed that his purpose‚ as a moral individual‚ was to achieve true wisdom of virtue and justice. With this considered‚ one may ask‚ "Then why did he accept punishment for crimes he didn’t commit?" Socrates didn’t care for fate‚ because he was only concerned for whether or not he and others were doing the right thing. This belief is shown to be evident when Socrates says‚ "You are sadly mistaken‚ fellow‚ if you
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At the end of Meno‚ Socrates said that if he can convince anyone of the things they have concluded‚ then Meno would have provided a great benefit to the Athenians. And given the context of the Apology‚ Meno would have also benefited Athenians in a way that Socrates said could not accomplish throughout his life—that is a point to the direction of how to put virtue into practice. Socrates believed that if Meno had successfully determined the nature and practice of virtue then he would have help Athenians
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by Socrates and Euthyphro‚ Both Socrates and Euthyphro were in court‚ one facing charges on impiety the other‚ and the came to prosecute his own father. Socrates decided to have chat with Euthyphro regarding piety so that he can get points or to win the case against Meletus. Moreover‚ Euthyphro himself stated that he knows what is holy and unholy as Euthyphro was a man considered educated in religious affairs. Also Euthyphro claimed to be all wise‚ which would make him a Sophist‚ But Socrates made
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expressed in The Trial and Death of Socrates at times appear contradictory but through thorough examination and Socrates’ wisdom the ideas become clear. Through Socrates’s dedication to respect for the laws of Athens and his spiritual drive to uphold philosophical values‚ he is able to maintain consistent in his claim that the law and verdict are just. It is important to distinguish between the two when exploring Socrates’ thought process. In the Apology‚ Socrates clearly claims that he has been mistreated
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