Essays Tagged: "Socrate"

Socrates' Moral Decision

Good, Brief, Humorless Good Points,Was Socrates wise to stay in Athens to die? Examine firstly the contextof the word wise , Socrates wasn' ... n lifeas he stayed to die. He was encouraged and given the chance to escapeby his friend Crito, but Socrates did not want to escape . Why?Socrates was a wise man. He believed in absolutes, and pursued ... source of goodness and virtue. He believed that therepayment of evil with evil was wrong. In short, Socrates was a very moral person.He stayed in Athens because he said that he had lived by the laws o ...

(3 pages) 182 0 3.4 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

Philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and AristotleThe philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle had different point ... or example, all three philosophers had their own thoughts on the subject of justice and government. Socrates belief on this matter was that democracy was anunwise form of government. He thought that t ... those who are best suited for it. To him aristocracy was a perfect form of government.The point of Socrate's philosophies were to make people think about the questions he would often ask. The reason ...

(2 pages) 274 0 3.8 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

What is piety?

What is PietyDuring the Periclean age (around 400 B.C.) in Athens Greece there was a man named Socrates. He was considered a very wise man by the Athenians. However there were men in power who di ... his teachings; Claiming that he corrupted the Athenian youth and did not believe in the Greek gods, Socrates was put on trail. On his way to his trial Socrates met a man named Euthyphro, a professiona ...

(4 pages) 95 0 2.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

A Critique of Socrates' Guilt in the Apology

justice, one must first look at the validity of the court and of the entity of authority itself. In Socrates case, the situation is no different. One may be said to be guilty or not of any said crime, ... s only as valid as the court structure to which it is subject to. Therefore, in considering whether Socrates is 'guilty or not', we must keep in mind the societal norms and standards of Athens at the ...

(4 pages) 257 0 4.7 Oct/1995

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Socrate's First Accusers and Athenian Law

Socrate's First Accusers and Athenian LawOf all confrontations in political philosophy, the biggest ... ritativeopinions is not easily accomplished nor is that realm of philosophy - thepursuit of wisdom. Socrates was the instigator of the conflict. While thepolitical element takes place within opinions ... igator of the conflict. While thepolitical element takes place within opinions about political life,Socrates asks the question 'What is the best regime and how should I live?'Ancient thought is riddle ...

(4 pages) 125 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

History of Philosophy Meno's Paradox

1. A Puzzle about DefinitionsSocrates has told us he knows how to reject faulty definitions. But how does he know when he has suc ... stions? Here, there may not be a recognized method or a standard procedure for getting answers. And Socrates' questions ("What is justice," etc.) are questions of this type.5. Plato's theory is that w ... ously correct, since at t2 the boy can give a proof that P. And he thinks that (3) is correct since Socrates doesn't do any "teaching" - he only asks questions.3. But (2) and (3) entail that the appea ...

(4 pages) 88 1 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Socratic Definitions

The "What is X?" Question1. Socrates asked a simple kind of question that revolutionized philosophy: "What is it?"2. Usually rai ... n" is an answer to a "What is X?" question.5. Socratic definitions are not of words, but of things. Socrates does not want to know what the word 'justice' means, but what the nature of justice itself ... definitions can be true or false.II. The Importance of Socratic DefinitionsA. They are objective.1. Socrates was opposed to the moral relativism of the Sophists.2. He believed that there were objectiv ...

(8 pages) 96 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Piety, Philosophical Problems

d by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?"(Euthyphro, 10a) Socrates asks Euthyphro this question trying to find out whether or not Euthyphro possesses the mean ... g to find out whether or not Euthyphro possesses the meaning of piety. Through the Socratic method, Socrates attempts to show the difference between divine command theory and independent morals.The fi ...

(2 pages) 39 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Plato's Involvment and Legacies within the Western World. This is a 6-7 page double spaced paper with a biography which recieved an A+ in my Western Civ Honors class

i-democrat. Both political and moral implications influenced this decision. Plato became a pupil of Socrates who taught him to question and challenge already existing ideas; that was the best way to l ... to question and challenge already existing ideas; that was the best way to learn in the opinion of Socrates. Plato's friend and mentor Socrates was sentenced to death by a general prejudice and was c ...

(8 pages) 201 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

La différence sexuelle chez les Grecs: Depuis le conflit tragique jusqu'à l'harmonie platonique

cute; tragiqueDans l'Euthyphron, l'un des dialogues de la première période de Platon, Socrate présente une critique aigue de la conception traditionelle, mythique, de l'être ... ppelle, par exemple, le désaccord, le conflit mutuel des dieux traditionnels: d'après Socrate, les dieux auraient des opinions dissemblables en ce qui concerne le juste et l'injuste (dik ...

(20 pages) 22 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Thumos: Coping in Plato's Republic

of justice versus injustice and the task of defining each. To figure out how to grasp a definition, Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus set to creating a Just City as a model for the individual. Eventua ... a factor, they must create guardians not only to fight to gain land, but also to protect the city. Socrates states that "the work of the guardians is most important, it requires most freedom from oth ...

(5 pages) 56 0 5.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

How did Socrates feel about the leaders of Athens? Did he respect them. Was he a Democrat?

Socrates does not hate the leaders of Athens. He says to them in Plato's Apology "Men of Athens, I h ... honor and love you". As far as valuing and accepting their laws, he does to a certain extent. After Socrates tells them he loves them, the philosopher goes on to say, "but I shall obey God rather than ... the authority as long as it does not go against his own belifs.On the subject of whether I believe Socrates was a democrat, I found very hard to answer.Socrates had completed the minimal requirments ...

(2 pages) 13 0 0.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Socrates's Philosophizing

One of the great known philosophers throughout time is Socrates. During the accent Greek times, Socrates had indulged upon seeking wisdom. The play "The Tr ... the accent Greek times, Socrates had indulged upon seeking wisdom. The play "The Trail and Death of Socrates" by Plato, dramatically explains who a philosopher is, what Socrates wants and how he will ... who was an expert upon the examination of attitudes. Plato's great writing, "The trail and death of Socrates" have taught those whom choose to seek wisdom.Socrates was a sophist for his time. The "The ...

(3 pages) 68 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

The Life Of Reason

s "Euthyphro" and his "Apology," the young Graecian examines the words and testimony of Socrates. From the ancient philosopher's debate with Euthyphro over the persecution of his father, t ... he readers learn much in the views and reasoning of Socates within the two short stories. Moreover, Socrates discusses many subjects, including piety, knowledge and the value of living a closely exami ...

(2 pages) 18 0 0.0 Dec/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Socratic Dialectic, Method, and Piety

This essay will discuss the nature of Socrates inquiries in to the way humans ought to live. This paper will begin by looking at Socrates' ... wledge. It will then look at the theory of learning that the Socratic dialectic fosters, along with Socrates' theory of the natural goodness of human nature. Using Plato's story of Euthyphro, it will ... al goodness of human nature. Using Plato's story of Euthyphro, it will show the practical nature of Socrates' task of making people think for themselves and understand their own fallibility through th ...

(5 pages) 28 0 0.0 Dec/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Socrates on why Death is a Blessing

Plato's Apology discusses the trial of a philosopher from Athens named Socrates. During the trial Socrates is accused of rejecting the gods of the city and creating his ow ... e jury of his innocence, and is bestowed a verdict of 'guilty.' In response to the jury's decision, Socrates attempts to illustrate why death should be considered a blessing. I will argue that althoug ... death, he does not exhaust all of these possibilities. Additionally, I will argue that the theories Socrates claims await after death cannot necessarily be considered blessings. To prove these points, ...

(6 pages) 37 0 0.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Socrates

Upon reading Plato, The Trial and Death of Socrates, Socrates strongly held views on the relationship between morality and laws become apparent ... ly held views on the relationship between morality and laws become apparent to the reader. Equally, Socrates makes clear why laws should be followed and why disobedience to the law is rarely justified ... ience to the law is rarely justified.Finally, he makes clear his views regarding civil disobedience.Socrates? view on morality is that anyone can do wrong. It is said that injuring someone in return f ...

(5 pages) 22 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

The Death Of Socrates

The Death of Socrates By viewing the painting The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David, Socrates? loyalty to ... he students and friends were arguing with him and trying to convince him to renounce his teachings. Socrates was strong in telling his students how it was for the good of society that he drinks the po ... e what he was teaching all along when he truly believed in the democratic Athenian government laws. Socrates? loyalty to the government was much stronger than the ties of friendship or acquaintances.I ...

(2 pages) 24 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

The Death Of Socrates

The Death of Socrates By viewing the painting The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David, Socrates' loy ... he students and friends were arguing with him and trying to convince him to renounce his teachings. Socrates was strong in telling his students how it was for the good of society that he drinks the po ... e what he was teaching all along when he truly believed in the democratic Athenian government laws. Socrates' loyalty to the government was much stronger than the ties of friendship or acquaintances. ...

(2 pages) 30 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Euthyphro By Socrates

n of piety suggests that those who commit injustices is pious, and not prosecuting them is impious. Socrates makes the point that prosecuting those who commit injustices is pious is merely an example ... hose who commit injustices is pious is merely an example of a pious act, not a definition of piety. Socrates says to Euthyohro. ?you did nto teach me adequately when I asked what the pious was, but yo ...

(6 pages) 27 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy