Socrates and the importance of philosophy and the examined life

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The notion of philosophy; Conclusion; Bibliography. Those who have studied Socrates know that his thesis is: "the unexamined life is not worth ...»

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

The structure of society: from opposite ends of the spectrum

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « that, by nature, those who grasp philosophy are fitted point to discuss the great importance of a ideal leader, which Plato, through Socrates, determines that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A dialogue between Socrates and a select few of his followers.. A great image of the setting's society.. Socrates's point of equality amongst the sexes.. The structure of society in 'A Clockwork Orange'.. The most significant part of...»

The Many Faces of Michel Foucault: An Analysis of the Evolution of his Conception of Identity Formation in the Modern World Through his Life and Works

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/18/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : « He realized the importance of understanding power as a on themselves, they sought in philosophy rules of self, Foucault first turned to Socrates who famously ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul Rabinow's model for viewing the shift in Foucault's work. The influence of Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals Foucault. Foucault's move through Discipline and Punish. His assessment of punishment. Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon and...»

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