man who Flashcards

1
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Who was considered the wisest man in Athens?

A

Socrates

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2
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Why did many philosophers not like writing things down?

A

words can’t talk back it’s like talking to a wall.

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3
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who is the star pupil of Socrates?

A

Plato

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4
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What did Socrates get put to death for?

A

. Neglecting Atheians gods / they don’t like him Questioning the people of power

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5
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Why didn’t he try to talk his way out of the death sentence?

A

He chose to argue that he did nothing wrong.

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6
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what was Socrates often described as?

A

gadfly

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7
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why was he described as a gadfly?

A

He was annoying but did no harm.

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8
Q

Socrates was a what?

A

He was a philosopher.

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9
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who was the old woman that said Socrates was the wisest man?

A

the Oracle.

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10
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where was the Oracle that said Socrates was the wisest man?

A

she was in Delphi.

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11
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who was the Oracle of Delphi the Oracle of?

A

Apollo.

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12
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who came to the Oracle asking is anyone smarter then Socrates?

A

it was Chaerophon.

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13
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why was Socrates truly wise?

A

He was devoted to questioning every thing was realizing what that meant.

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14
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How does Socrates feel about being deceitful?

A

it is some times needed

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15
Q

Who did Socrates have this conversation with about being deceitful?

A

Euthydemus

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16
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What did the oracle say about Socrates?

A

No one is wiser than Socrates.

17
Q

did Socrates charge people to listen to Socrates?

A

no.

18
Q

Were Socrates rich?

A

no.

19
Q

was Socrates ever a slave?

A

yes

20
Q

how did Socrates look?

A

he was physically ugly and often unwashed.

21
Q

what did people think of him?

A

some hated him some loved him.

22
Q

when Socrates asked a question what were they often like?

A

they were often seemed straightforward but often not.

23
Q

who is Apollo?

A

a Greek god

24
Q

Is there anyone wiser then Socrates?

A

no

25
Q

is Socrates a troll in the idea of annoying people

A

yes

26
Q

to be immoral is to be?

A

not morally wrong.

27
Q

to be moral is to be?

A

to be a good person.

28
Q

to have courage is to have?

A

To be brave or not show fear.

29
Q

Shabby

A

in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

30
Q

Podgy

A

(of a person or part of their body) somewhat fat; chubby.

31
Q

Platonic Dialogues

A

A dialogue interchange between philosophy and speech. constantly before the reader.

32
Q

Character

A

a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

33
Q

Philosophy

A

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

34
Q

a Philosopher is a

A

a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

35
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to be deceitful is to be?

A

guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.