the man who asked questions Flashcards
What is a sibyl?
a woman able to foretell the future
How was Socrates described?
Snub-nosed, podgy, shabby and a bit strange.
In what war did Socrates Fight in?
The Peloponnesian wars.
True or false? Socrates refused to write down anything.
True
What did Socrates like to do?
Socrates loved to reveal the limits of what people understood
Is Anyone Wiser than Socrates?
No (He was always the wisest)
What Scene did Plato Describe?
Plato Described A cave where people were facing the wall watching the shadows.
Was Socrates Fat in appearance?
Yes
Was Socrates scrubby in appearance?
Not Really
Define Scrubby
of small size or poor quality
What did plato think about people voting?
He thought it was like letting passengers steer the ship.
How did Socrates die?
He was forced to drink poison.
Define Philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
What is a Philosopher?
A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
What was Plato’s most impressive pupil?
Aristotle
When was Socrates Born?
470 BC
Where was Socrates Born?
Athens Greece
How many years apart were Socrates and Plato?
About 42 years
How did Plato Die?
He died in his sleep
How old was Plato at his death?
80 years old
Define Podgy
Synonym for Chubby
What is “Delphi’s” previous name?
Pytho
How High is Delphi?
~1,600 FT at Estimate
What is Delphi’s Deity?
Apollo
Say Philosophy in Greek.
Φιλοσοφία
