Socrates' Era
When did Socrates die?
399 BCE
His method entails identifying faults in their own beliefs
True or False
True
What type of law was Socrates in favour of?
Natural Law
Which philosophical schools did Socrates challenge on the topic of objective truth and knowledge?
The Sophists
How did Socrates die?
Poisoning
What is the Socratic method?
His dialectic (answering a question with a question) technique of inquiry
What did Socrates believe should be the main goal of a law?
To work in the common good for the people.
What was Socrates' main criticism against the sophists speakers?
They were more concerned with winning arguments, rather than seeking truth and justice.
Who did Socrates oppose?
Athen’s democracy
In what form do professors use Socrates' work in classrooms?
Cold calling
How did Socrates believe justice and prisoners should be treated?
In an educating manner / to rehabilitate them.
According to Socrates, what is more important than memorizing written laws and codes?
Understand the principles that underlie the laws
What was he referred to as?
The Father of Western Philosophy
What do students gain from his method?
Students learn critical thinking, reasoning, and logic. Also, they can identify faults in their beliefs and then mend them.
What did Socrates believe was the natural goal of a human
To reach inner fulfillment
Which philosophical school of thought did Socrates criticize for emphasizing the pursuit of pleasure over the greater good?
Epicureans