End of year revision Flashcards
Who was Socrates?
An ancient greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century
Who was Plato
Another ancient greek philosopher who was taught by Socrates
What was the Socratic method?
A method in which knowledge is always questioned so we don’t blindly accept it
What is the logical fallacy ad hominem?
When someone attacks the arguer as a person rather than talking about their argument
What is the logical fallacy Straw Man?
An unfair description of the views of your opponent
What is the logical fallacy Leading question?
When someone asks something to which they already know the answer
What was Socrates’ definition of knowledge?
Justified true beliefs
What makes for good argumentation?
Conclusions, Analogies and examples
What happens in the ring of Gyges?
A man finds a magical ring that grants him invisibility and uses it for wrong
What was a reason for Socrates escaping from prison?
If he escaped, he would be able to keep educating the minds of other people
What was a reason against Socrates escaping from prison?
He would be seen as ungrateful towards the government of Athens
Who is the character Crito?
He is one of Socrates’ friends who is trying to persuade Socrates to escape death
Who were the Sophists?
A group of people who did not want to know the truth when arguing
Define theology
the study of god
Define philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
