Plato Quiz Flashcards: Republic Book I & Apology

Flashcards covering key concepts and definitions from Plato's Republic Book I and Apology.

Definition of Justice (Cephalus)

Speaking the truth and repaying debts.

Socrates’ Refutation of Cephalus’ Definition

He gives an example of returning a weapon to a madman.

Definition of Justice (Polemarchus)

Helping friends and harming enemies.

Socrates’ Rejection of Harming Enemies

Because harming someone makes them worse, not better.

Thrasymachus’ View of Justice

Justice is the advantage of the stronger.

Socrates’ Challenge to Thrasymachus

He points out that rulers can make mistakes.

Charges Against Socrates

Corrupting the youth and introducing new gods.

Socrates’ Reputation for Wisdom

The Oracle at Delphi said no one was wiser.

Socrates’ Claim to Wisdom

Because he knows that he knows nothing.

Socrates’ Attitude Toward Death

He sees it as either a peaceful sleep or a journey for the soul.

Socrates’ Belief on Practicing Philosophy

He believes it’s his divine mission.

Socrates on Fearing Death

Because fearing death is pretending to know the unknowable.