Socrates and Gorgias
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A 6 page paper which discusses the dialogue between Socrates and Gorgias in Plato's book 'Gorgias.' Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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Socrates on Love
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A 5 page paper which presents a instructional example of a speech that Socrates may have given on the topic of love. Of all the things that Socrates spoke of, he did not really ever give his own theories regarding love, believing he knew nothing about love. In the work 'The Symposium' by Plato, Socrates turns to providing another's speech in describing what love is, further indicating love was something he felt incapable of describing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Socrates' 'Crito' / Or the Duty of a Citizen
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This 5 page report discusses Socrates 'Crito' and argues that his determination that a person's duty is to the state before his friends or family is not a logical conclusion or a meaningful decision to make. No additional sources cited.
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The Life & Philosophy Of Socrates
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A 14 page paper on the life & philosophies of the classic Greek philosopher -- Socrates. Socrates' political activity, ideology, and sense of reason are described. His views on religion, law, etc.; are also explained and numerous works featuring this great thinker (i.e., those Plato & Aristophanes) are mentioned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Life of Socrates
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A 6 page paper which discusses the life of Socrates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Philosophies Of Aristotle And Socrates
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A 5 page paper that talks about the different philosophies of Aristotle and Socrates. Specifically it discusses the philosophies of Socrates and how they differ from those of the Sophites, and the philosophies of Aristotle and his ideas on virtue.
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The Trial & Death of Socrates Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper explores Plato's documentation of the trial and death of his teacher, Socrates, in four dialogues, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo. Specifically explored are the political background of the trial, specific charges levied against Socrates, his answer to these charges, and concludes with an evaluation of his guilt or innocence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hesiod's View Of The Universe Compared To The Presocratic Philosophers
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This 5 page report discusses the differences in ancient views of the universe and compares Hesiod with presocratic philosophers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Pre-Socratic Philosophy
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A 6 page paper which considers the pre-Socratic influence on philosophy, including the prominent philosophers Xenophanes, Heraclitus (and his impact on G.W.F. Hegel) and the anticipation of philosophical issues by Empedocles during a period which lasted from approximately 600-300 B.C. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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