Thursday, March 3, 2011

Socrates' Apology

Socrates claimed that discovering your own ignorance is an important step on the road to knowledge. Do you agree? Why or why not?

CREATE A MULTIPLE CHOICE (4) QUESTION

Can you think of any recent examples of philosophers arousing public hostility? What does this tell you about the current status of philosophy?

ANSWER IN A PARAGRAPH

Do you agree with Socrates when he said, “To be afraid of death is only another form of thinking one is wise when one is not.” What are your reasons?

REPHRASE AND ANSWER IN MODERN ENGLISH

If we accept Socrates’ claim that society needs philosophers, what sorts of issues should philosophers be raising today if they are to benefit society?

ANSWER IN A PARAGRAPH

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