man who Flashcards
(35 cards)
Who was considered the wisest man in Athens?
Socrates
Why did many philosophers not like writing things down?
words can’t talk back it’s like talking to a wall.
who is the star pupil of Socrates?
Plato
What did Socrates get put to death for?
. Neglecting Atheians gods / they don’t like him Questioning the people of power
Why didn’t he try to talk his way out of the death sentence?
He chose to argue that he did nothing wrong.
what was Socrates often described as?
gadfly
why was he described as a gadfly?
He was annoying but did no harm.
Socrates was a what?
He was a philosopher.
who was the old woman that said Socrates was the wisest man?
the Oracle.
where was the Oracle that said Socrates was the wisest man?
she was in Delphi.
who was the Oracle of Delphi the Oracle of?
Apollo.
who came to the Oracle asking is anyone smarter then Socrates?
it was Chaerophon.
why was Socrates truly wise?
He was devoted to questioning every thing was realizing what that meant.
How does Socrates feel about being deceitful?
it is some times needed
Who did Socrates have this conversation with about being deceitful?
Euthydemus
What did the oracle say about Socrates?
No one is wiser than Socrates.
did Socrates charge people to listen to Socrates?
no.
Were Socrates rich?
no.
was Socrates ever a slave?
yes
how did Socrates look?
he was physically ugly and often unwashed.
what did people think of him?
some hated him some loved him.
when Socrates asked a question what were they often like?
they were often seemed straightforward but often not.
who is Apollo?
a Greek god
Is there anyone wiser then Socrates?
no
