Socrates

How did Socrates teach?

“how should we live”

What older charges did Socrates face?

going where he shouldn’t be going

convincing people of who he really is

What are the newer charges did Socrates face?

impiety

corrupting the youth of Athens

What is inscription at Delphi that Socrates follows?

know thy self

Socrates was reacting against what?

corruption of Athenians society

What type of life did Socrates was not worth living?

unexamined life

Why does Socrates know that he must be wise?

doesn’t know anything

aware of ignorance

more growth for wisdom

What is Socratic Method?

who was socrates & how he approached them

asking questions to find answers

Did the Socratic Method have any metaphysical implications?

yes

Is Socrates concerned about his fate? Why or why not?

no bc his soul won’t be corrupt

Did Socrates have a meaning of life? What is it?

get your soul in the best possible state

In the Phaedo, Crito asks Socrates how they should bury him. What does Socrates mean when he replies that they will have to catch them first?

his knowledge & his soul will live on while his body stays