Papers On Classic Greek Philosophy
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Socrates on Piety and Ethics
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This 5 page paper looks at the views of Socrates written by Plato in 'Euthyphro' and 'Crito'. The paper consider what Socrates sees as piety and justice, and the place of that as well as the role of the state and its laws. The paper concludes that Socrates main message was that the greater good was more important than that of the individual and that any individual must remain true to the greater good ads well as their own beliefs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Socrates on Soul/Body Dichotomy
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the changes that occurred in Socrates orientation between the Apology and the Phaedo. The writer argues that Socrates' arguments (as related by Plato) in the Phaedo culminate in Socrates expressing his belief in the immortality of the soul, a position on which he was ambiguous in the Apology. No additional sources cited.
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Socrates' Concepts of Love and Beauty, As Described in Plato's "Symposium" (201d-212c)
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A 4 page paper which analyzes Socrates' concepts of love and beauty, as described in Plato's "Symposium"
(201d-212c), as reflected in sex, bodies, souls, knowledge, ideas, beauty in itself, and considers the importance of love and beauty to human nature. No additional sources are used.
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Socrates: An Unexamined Life Is A Wasted Life
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6 pages in length. Many debates have been waged over the essence of life and the meaning of existence. Philosophies abound with insight as to the reasons why humanity exists and what people are supposed to learn during their mortal journey. Socrates was a firm believer in the notion of knowledge and enlightenment, contending that those who seek anything less than an examined life are, in effect, living a wasted life. Whether he utilized literature, visual arts, the quest for happiness or a whole host of other examples for his argument, Socrates' assertion formed the basis upon which the philosopher composed the fundamental elements of his life theories, inasmuch as he believed with all his heart that mankind cannot possibly be happy without perpetually challenging himself and his surrounding environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Socrates: Traitor or Patriot?
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A 5 page paper which examines the philosophies of
Socrates in "Apology" and "Crito" and discusses whether he is a traitor or a patriot in
regards to the government of the time. The paper also examines the ideals of Socrates as
they compare to the four noble truths of Buddha. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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Socrates� Concept of the �Unexamined Life�
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This 8 page report
discusses Plato�s depiction of the philosopher Socrates who
devoted his time, energy, and considerable intellect to the
pursuit of truth and virtue. Socrates believed that he had was
acting on a legitimate mission to fully pursue philosophy and the
development of processes that both allow and encourage an
individual to truly examine the framework and motivations of
their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Substance And Causality: Aristotelian Theories More Relevant Than Platonic Conjecture
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6 pages in length. Examining the relevant worthiness of Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy requires one to assess the fundamental values of both approaches. Indeed, Aristotle may have been Plato's most illustrious pupil, however, he did not share his instructor's view of substance and causality. When one compares the two concepts, one finds that Aristotle's concrete, scientific theories are more relevant than Plato's deductive and abstract ideology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Summary of Plato's "Crito"
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A 5 page paper which summarizes Plato's "Crito." This
classic is essentially the final argument Socrates' offers to a friend who would have him
escape rather than face imminent death. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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The 9-11 Attack on America and the Justice of Ancient Greece
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This 5 page report discusses how the classical philosophers of
Greece could no more comprehend the nightmare of the 9-11 attack
than could 21st century Americans. And yet, the harshness of the
reality of ancient Greece was also painfully evident in everyday
life. The model that such philosophers labored over to frame the
concept of justice has valuable insight and implications for this
modern world. This paper briefly considers the ides of justice as
seen by Hesiod, Sophocles, and Homer. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
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The Analogy of Plato's Allegory of the Cave:
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Plato's Allegory of the Cave and an analysis of the central components of the story, including the symbolism. No additional sources cited.
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