The trial of Socrates

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Meletus proposes death, but as customary, Socrates proposes his own punishment. Socrates' adherence unto death proved his faith in what he lived. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The word apology.. Harsh accusations and Socrates.. Socrates' questioning of the politicians, poets and artisans.. His quest for wisdom.. The two charges of Meletus.. Adhering to a higher order of values.. His divine service as the...»

Socrates and the importance of philosophy and the examined life

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « One of the prosecutors has suggested that Socrates receive a death sentence but it is Socrates' intention to receive a different sentence. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examination of Socrates' thesis. The Socratic method. Socrates' goal. The Apology . The notion of philosophy . Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Clouds and Apology

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « It was, however, a strong political statement, and it influenced and encouraged the public of Athens to sentence Socrates to death. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Socrates: Thinking of ridiculous theories and playing with words. Aristophanes' illustration of an argument between the 'better argument' and the 'worse argument'. His excellent speech justifying his actions . Conclusion....»

What was Socrates' role in ancient Greek philosophy?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   03/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « These two factors eventually led to his death. Socrates detested the Athenian Government and was quite clear about his views on Athenian democracy. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Sophists . Socrates: A Sophist. What was Socrates' methodology?. The important concept that Socrates was trying to prove . The Socratic dialogues . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Practice of Sophism in Athenian Politics, Religion, and Decision Making

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Although Socrates claimed that he was not a Sophist, a vote took place in court and he was found guilty and was sentenced to death (Plato 67). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The practice of sophism. How Sophists changed Athenian religion. Why Socrates was accused of being a sophist. Sophists and omens and oracles. Dealing with Mytilene and Melos....»

The role of Eros, madness and desire, and physical sexuality in Plato's philosophy

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/01/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Socrates at around age twenty. When Plato was twenty-eight, Socrates was sentenced to death and executed. Plato was apparently too ill ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Plato. Eros In Greek mythology. Plato and the forms. The role of Eros. Symposium. Phaedrus. The role of madness and desire. Divine madness. The nature of desire. Physical sexuality. Eros and the final goa...»

Is it conceivable that you might survive the death of your body?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Therefore, can you say that a person survive her death? In Alcibiades, a discourse between Alcibiades and Socrates shows how, for Plato, the user and the user ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identifying people according to their looks.. The case of life after death.. Can we really detach ourselves from our bodies? . Two identical persons living at the same time.. How can someone live without Their body?...»

Unconscious discord: The battle between modern Greece and its ideal in the mind

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « that to consider them realistically with the thousands of bad men who also existed during that same time (like the men who put Socrates to death), is to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «'Greece seemed to be known ground' for Andersen.. Andersen's conclusive thoughts greatly opposed those of Biddle.. Why would both Biddle and Andersen leave Greece with such different perspectives?. From the cases of these men some insight may be...»

Neoclassicism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Other artworks that have become integral to the neoclassical period include The Death of Socrates also by Jacques-Louis David. Describing ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Neoclassical Movement.. How Neoclassicism Shaped the Interiors of the Day.. Neoclassical Architecture.. Neoclassical Art.. Conclusion.....»

Fathering the Son

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « escaping humanity, in trying to transcend it to a higher plane, Socrates forgets to Love is part of their birth, of their death, of their profession, of their ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The formula to the way in which Plato sets the scene of Symposium. The first speech . The most famous of all the speeches in Symposium . The heartfelt admissions of Alcibiades . Conclusion. Work cited....»

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