1. Socrates and His Legacy

Question 1

Two goals about philosophy

Answer 1

1. Philosophy is aiming at clarity of thought and clarity of ideas
2. Philosophy is meant for community and not isolation – but the purpose is to realize what you think and not what “we” think

Question 2

Jesus and Socrates

Answer 2

known as the greatest teachers from a western perspective – both of them never wrote a word.

Question 3

Delphi (3)

Answer 3

1. Center of the world
2. Zeus freed two eagles in opposite directions and they met at Delphi.
3. Delphi is where there is a temple to Apollo. – that’s where Socrates got the oracle that he was the wisest.

Question 4

How were you greeted before hearing from the oracle?

Answer 4

1. Know yourself (know your place)
2. Nothing to excess (everything in moderation)
3. Surety brings ruin (don’t make promises too fast)

Question 5

What functions do myths fulfill? (3)

Answer 5

1. To entertain/distract
2. To explain
3. Some explanations announce cautions/warnings/threats

Question 6

Prometheus

Answer 6

• associated with atheism
• punished for seeking wisdom/knowledge

Question 7

Charges brought against Socrates in the Apology (2)

Answer 7

1. Needless curiosity, making weaker arguments stronger and teaching others to do the same
2. Corrupting the youth, not acknowledging the gods of the city.

Question 8

Socrates was associated with two groups

Answer 8

1. Presocratic: the original natural scientists
2. Sophists: the original social scientists

Question 9

Sophist’ quotes (3)

Answer 9

1. “Man is the measure of all things” – we make up km, feet, inches
2. “Persuasion is the most valuable art”
3. “Morality is the advantage of the stronger” – might makes right. If you have power, you can shape how the world sees good/bad.

Question 10

Socrates puts: (6)

Answer 10

• Reason above convention
• Dialectic over rhetoric
• Principle over sentiment
• Rational consistency above unreflective social habit
• Ordinary speech above emotional rhetorical flourish
• The reality of morality (genuine care of the soul) above the appearance of morality (care of reputation)

Question 11

Real authority is not power its…

Answer 11

reason

Question 12

real wisdom is…

Answer 12

KNOWING/BELIEVING…THAT I DON’T/NO ONE DOES KNOW…EVERYTHING/ANYTHING

Question 13

Real justice cannot be overridden by…

Answer 13

sentiment