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    Socrates vs Sophists

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    Socrates and the Sophists (Plato’s Dialogues) In chapter 4‚ The Sophist: Protagoras‚ Soccio does an excellent job discussing a group of teachers and thinkers known collectively as sophists‚ and the social environment in which they flourished for a time. These professional educators were known for being widely travelled and thus having much experience with other cultures. This experience convinced many of them that there is no such thing as ’objective standards;’ we merely have a set of culturally

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    It difficult to quote an exact phrase written by Socrates on reasoning and human behavior. This is because‚ Socrates‚ although well-known during his own time for his conversational skills and public teaching‚ he wrote nothing. Everything told about Socrates’ thoughts and beliefs‚ are told through his students‚ mainly Plato‚ who had a tendency to insert his own meanings or opinions into statements. However‚ it is believed that Socrates insisted on questioning things and ensuring that reasoning is

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    Sophist‚ or not a Sophist; that is the Question The book Philosophical Conversations‚ Socrates argues that he is not a sophist within his society‚ because he “has nothing to teach” (Melchert‚ 58)‚ and no knowledge to teach about. His argument begins with the statement that “Sophists set themselves up as teachers… Socrates does not. He cannot do so… because he does not rightly know what it is‚ and no one can teach what he doesn’t understand.” (58) Additionally he claims that he does not have a school

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    Socrates Views On Akrasia

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    of western philosophy‚ contemporary western philosophy‚ and moral philosophy. This problem was first raised by Socrates. The Greek word for the weakness of will or incontinence is akrasia‚ generally refers to that acts which violate the best choices of human beings. Besides‚ the problem of akrasia means that is it possible for people to do actions which violate their best choices? Socrates clear stated that incontinent behaviors are not possible. This view is mainly reflected in his opinion which is

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    characters‚ Gorgias and Socrates’ personalities in

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    The Scopes Trial

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    Scopes Trial The Scopes Trial is a famous trial that had one main topic to focus on: evolution. This trial was brought on because John Scopes taught his students about evolution. The trial happened in 1925 in Tennessee. For creationists and evolutionists‚ this was a huge trial because it was the first major account of the teaching of evolution. Although this seems as a simple matter between creationists and evolutionists‚ there is more to meets the eye. The Scopes Trial was more complicated. The

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    Trials In The Crucible

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    many individuals and institutions face moral tests. Characters such as John and Elizabeth Proctor‚ along with Giles Corey‚ faced such tests. During the time of the trials‚ Giles Corey was called by the court to release names of those suspected of witchcraft. Rather than reveal the names of the people significantly he was pressed to death and took the names of the people to his grave. As the claims of witchcraft troubled the town‚ John had hopes of ending the problem by revealing Abigail’s true intentions

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    Socrates Vs Plato

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    Timothy Tran July 2‚ 2013 Philosophy 3 Paper # 1 In Republic‚ Socrates argues that justice is the virtue of the soul. Socrates tells us that justice is desirable because it means health of the soul. Socrates says that justice is the virtue (excellence) of the soul and acting justly makes you happy. The main goal that Socrates wants to achieve is to explain that justice is good and makes you happy‚ so there should be a reason for each individual to act justly. In each individual‚ the “soul” plays

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    Glaucon vs. Socrates

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    Glaucon vs. Socrates In Book Two of The Republic‚ Glaucon tests Socrates view of justice. Socrates believes that “injustice is never more profitable than justice” (31). With this‚ he describes how the good life is determined by whether you are just or unjust. Socrates explains how justice is observed through the genuine acts of human character; justice is evaluated by how morally right one is. Glaucon however challenges this idea‚ as he wishes to be shown why being just is desirable. He trusts

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    Woodlawn Trial

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    that he was convicted of first degree murder of another classmate‚ his ex-girlfriend‚ to be exact. This could never happen‚ right? Well‚ in Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ this was a reality for many students attending Woodlawn High School in 1999. However‚ his trial did not provide sufficient evidence to incriminate him.

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