An essay concerning Bloom's reading of the Republic

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   04/19/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « However, I will also argue that Bloom s claim can be rescued if we view the former as Socrates defense of philosophy while the latter we view as Plato s ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of Socrates. Comparing defences. Socrates' arguments in his defence saying no person wants what is bad for them. His defence of the philosophic lifestyle in general. Plato's defence of philosophy . Justifying the society...»

Socrates and the importance of philosophy and the examined life

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « studied Socrates know that his thesis is: "the unexamined life is not worth living." (Plato: 443). This is a statement that he says in his defense after he ...»

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

The trial of Socrates

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « speaking away". Socrates was explaining away the charges against him as a defense, rather than a request for forgiveness. Socrates did ...»

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...»

Uncontrollable Urges: Women's Frightening Presence in Classical Athenian Drama and it's Reflection on Athenian Society

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Xenophon constructs a dialogue between Socrates and a citizen named Ischomachus in and unwelcome in Corinth, lacking every possible legal defense, since she is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle: Women are capable of virtue. Their political clout or social control. The great contradiction with women. Man's ambivalent feelings about women . Medea's most well known monologue. The opening of the play. Conclusion. Works...»

The spirit of Thoreau

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « he reflects the ideas of anti-establishment that are reminiscent of Christ and Socrates. seen as one of few intellectuals who stood up in the defense of Brown ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The life of Thoreau.. Thoreau's life in Emerson's cabins.. Thoreau as a political prisoner.. His tendency for a principled anarchism. . Thoreau's writings on slavery.. Martin Luther King and Thoreau.....»

The difference between sentences that are evaluated by linguistic significance alone and sentences that are evaluated by linguistic significance and other circumstances

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : « no existential predicate shows up and which is analyzable according to Russell s theory of descriptions as " x: x = Socrates . For a defense see Almog 2004. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Peculiarity of certain sentences of the language.. The framework and methodology.. Description on linguistic significance and evaluation.. Stipulation of evaluating sentences.. The nature of distinction.. Sentences being evaluated by...»

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