What was Socrates' role in ancient Greek philosophy?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   03/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Bibliography. What was Socrates role in ancient Greek philosophy? Socrates was arguably the most important figure in ancient Greek philosophy. ...»

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 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 : « Divine Madness Plato discusses the role of madness In Phaedrus Plato portrays Socrates using the metaphor â€oeBody and Soul in Ancient Religious Experience ...»

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...»

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 : « Thus we can see that Socrates believed in omens and held by the common inhabitants of ancient Greece I have described, sophism played an important role in what ...»

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 evolution of the Hermaphrodite in Greek culture

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « is precisely reflected and intensified in the ancient myth of OGR, 95) Diotema/Socrates vs type of speculation which dual sexuality plays a major role and which ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature of the hermaphrodite.. The Hermaphrodite in Greek Mythology.. The role of the hermaphrodite in Greek mythology.. Antagonism to the fusion of two separate sexual beings.. The precedent for the appearance of androgynous...»

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 : « Foucault used Socrates reasoning to demonstrate the need body was an analysis of ancient Greek views regarding a comparative analysis between the role and the ...»

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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