The Trial of Socrates
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth and what other crime?
Not believing in Athens’ gods (impiety).
What is the main question Plato explores in The Republic?
Justice
Which religious text contains the Ten Commandments?
The Hebrew Bible / Old Testament.
What is this philosophy based on?
Reason and human logic.
Plato
Who does Plato believe should rule the state?
Philosopher-kings.
What is one teaching from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount?
Love your enemies, turn the other cheek, or blessed are the meek (any valid example).
Why did Socrates refuse to escape Athens when given the chance?
He believed in obeying the laws of the city, even if unjust to him.
How does the city raise noble and self-disciplined citizens?
By teaching them good stories, songs, and lessons.
How do Judeo-Christian traditions view the equality of people?
All people are equal before God.
What form of government did Athens practice?
Democracy
What did Socrates claim about his own wisdom at the trial?
He was wise only because he knew he did not know everything.
What values should the guardians learn from their education?
Courage, wisdom, self-control, and respect for truth.
What moral duty do Judeo-Christian traditions emphasize?
To care for the poor, weak, and oppressed. Justice, mercy, love.
In Augustine’s City of God, who was blamed for the fall of Rome?
Christians
How did Socrates die?
Hemlock (poison)
How does Socrates’ idea of justice in the city connect to the common good?
Each person fulfills their role for the benefit of all, not just themselves.
How did Judeo-Christian ideas influence Western political thought?
They introduced the idea of higher moral law, human dignity, and the worth of the individual.
According to Augustine, what kind of city is built on faith, humility, and love?
City of God