Fictitious Report From A Juror On The Trial Of Socrates
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A 5 page paper discussing the trial of Socrates from the perspective of one of the Athenian jurors in his trial. The imaginary 'Spirulinus' discusses his view of the trial and his role in deciding the fate of Socrates. Bibliography lists three sources.
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If Socrates Wanted To Live, How Would He Have Argued ?
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In this 5 page narrative essay, a section of Plato's 'Apology' is completely re-written to change Socrates' indifference towards his accusers and a death sentence .. into a plea for life. In doing so, the writer had to keep Socrates' own philosophy and mannerism in mind-- pretending, in- effect, to be a younger version of the Greek philosopher. Very strong points are made. No Bibliography.
Filename: Socwantl.wps

If We Were All More Like Socrates
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This 5 page report discusses what the world would be like if we were more like Socrates. How would things differ? Would it be a better world? Why or why not? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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In What Way Does Socrates Exemplify Virtue?
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In 5 pages the author discusses the ways in which Socrates exemplifies virtue. 'While making reference to two of Plato's dialogues, the following question: 'The concept of virtue in the Platonic dialogues is very closely connected with the idea of 'excellence'. Keeping this in mind, and given what Socrates says about virtue in the dialogues, in what way or ways does the philosopher exemplify virtue?' is answered.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Knowledge versus Myth: The Greek Philosophers
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5 pages in length. Discusses work by Aristotle, Socrates and Plato and their thoughts on the worthiness of knowledge and logic as opposed to the beliefs associated with myth or superstition. The great philosophers of ancient Greece were very steeped in the science defining the world. They found no place for the unknown, that is, the belief in those things that could not be seen, felt or proven by scientific means. Today’s beliefs in things unseen would seem foolish in their eyes. Not content to blindly believe in that which he could not prove, Aristotle was considered one of the greatest thinkers of all time. We know that Aristotle was a great proponent of science and he believed all things could be explained with a scientific idea. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Meno: A Discussion of Virtue
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6 pages in length. The Meno is comprised of a discussion between Socrates and Menon regarding virtue and in particular whether or not virtue can be taught. The dialogue takes place between Menon, Socrates, a slave of Menon, and Anytos. It is generally agreed upon that virtue is knowledge, and being such, that knowledge can be taught. Virtue, then, should be able to be taught. But even this brings about a perplexing argument. If virtue is indeed knowledge, and knowledge therefore can be taught, that would mean that there would be both teachers and learners of virtue. This is a compelling look at an intriguing philosophical question. Bibliography lists one source.
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Plato -- The Last Days Of Socrates / Philosophical Analysis
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An 8 page research paper in which the writer examines Socrates' indictment and his contempt towards his accusers. It is argued that Socrates might have received a lighter punishment had he not proposed ones that was so markedly sarcastic on his own. The 'true' grounds for the attack on Socrates are examined as are the reasons why he refused to flee even when given the chance to do so by Crito. The 'practical use of reason' as evidenced by Socrates' own thought & actions is of primary importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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