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In the Apology the two most famous quotes are “the unexamined life is not worth living” and “a good man is not harmed in life or death”. Discuss what you take to be the meaning of either one of these quotes. That is “what do they mean?” and “are they true?” Why or why not?

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Assessments

Write a 2-4 page essay (in Word or rich text format, double spaced, size 12 font) on one of the following topics. 1. In the Euthyphro the third definition of piety is what all the gods love. What are some objections to this definition that are offered by Socrates. 2. In the Apology the two […]

In light of Plato’s theory of the divided line in the Republic, critically assess Socrates’ response to the question of virtue and the question whether it can be taught. Consider whether Plato’s theory of forms tie down what Socrates refers to as mere opinion in the Meno?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Ambrose

The Meno begins with a question, “Can virtue be taught?”. Socrates replies by asking for a definition of virtue. In the end, we are left with neither a definition of virtue nor an answer to Meno’s initial question. Does Socrates reply to Meno’s paradox offer a solution to this problem or are we left with […]