as explained by Socrates in the Phaedo dialogue where he is soon to be executed. [71a] (Soc)it must have been greater and then have become smaller?” (Cebes)“That is true‚” . (Soc)“And the weaker is
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comes to the study of philosophy (or‚ history and the humanities)‚ Socrates is a name that arises early and often‚ ultimately serving as the very essence of western philosophy‚ as its foundation can easily be traced all the way back to his teachings3. Regarding the very early contributors of science‚ Socrates’ name is largely absent from many of the specific textbooks offered within the hard sciences field of study‚ however. Socrates’ relative contributions are not completely devoid of text; rather
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“Unexamined Life is not worth Living” Socrates believed that people do not think for themselves he also believe that if an individual cannot “think” that person is not open for others to question his/hers thoughts. The outcome of this dilemma in Socrates mind is “life is not worth living”. According to our presentational lectures “Philosophy” is a critical examination of our thoughts “Critical thinking”. If we cannot think our way through life‚ then life has no meaning‚ and it is
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the search for self-understanding and asking questions about basic concepts one may encounter on a daily base. Philosophy is a field of interest as it brings forth a different way of thinking. Constantly‚ we inquire about specific aspects of daily life. For example‚ one may question whether their profession will make them happy or not? Or if an object is yellow or blue? On the other hand‚ there are different types of questions that are categorized as philosophical. These questions involve more thinking
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Self Assessment Reflection Paper Yvonne Johnson-Cane Wilmington University Self Assessment Reflection Paper In the Tests and Measurements class we were given an assignment to complete several assessment tests. These tests included: 1) The Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule‚ 2) Barsch Learning Style Inventory‚ 3) Career Decision Profile‚ and 4) Winward Community College Trio Program Study Habits Inventory. As I proceeded to respond to the questions on the tests I kept a few things in mind
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Mary Elizabeth Anne Y. Riego EN NSTPCW2 REFLECTION PAPER For our NSTP class this term‚ we were to implement two projects for our adopted community in Brgy. Sun Valley‚ Paranaque City. The two projects we implemented were CANDLE MAKING WITH MARKETING SEMINAR & LIFE SKILLS SEMINAR. I was part of the Candle Making with Marketing Seminar group. In our group‚ we divided the jobs to those in charge of the candle making itself and some were in charge of the marketing seminar. My task was to know
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Socrates’ View of Death Plato’s Apology: Socrates Defense represents Socrates’ trial for not recognizing the God’s recognized by the state‚ inventing new deities and corrupting the youth of Athens. Socrates’ speech‚ however‚ was not an apology in the contemporary sense. During those times‚ the name of the dialogue comes from the Greek word apologia‚ which means a defense or justification. Socrates did not apologize; instead he stood up for what he believed in and defended himself. He began his defense
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The most effective points Marino emphasizes is the distinctions being made in the article. Those distinctions are clarifying everything that Marino is stating about the quotes used and to back up the thesis. The distinctions are the clarification of all of Marino’s points that illustrate the thesis. He describes how the thesis or any points regarding the thesis are how he expects it to be. Marino clarifies his quotes as he adds and explains what his point of view is towards the main topic
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September 17‚ 2012 II – Ilang-ilang Soc Sci 2 MARTIAL LAW REFLECTION PAPER During our humanities week in my high school‚ we commemorated the 40th anniversary of Martial Law as the Social Science activity. 1 There were exhibits‚ rituals‚ talks‚ and many experiences shared and throughout all this‚ I have come to realize
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The Last Days of Socrates In Plato’s book‚ The Last Day of Socrates‚ he continues to tell the story of the amount of knowledge Socrates tries to educate his fellow Athenians with‚ and the consequences he has to face. Plato was known as Socrates’ most prominent student‚ who wrote this book because he wanted to make Athens stronger. Plato is using us as his “students” to teach after seeing his teacher exiled. This book was translated originally by Hugh Tredennick‚ which was later revised by Harold
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