POLI 2060 : In-Class Review Midterm Review Questions
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Review questions - midterm poli 2060, michal kuz: explain why socrates called himself a gadfly, outline his vision of the philosopher"s calling based on apology. Finally compare and contrast that vision with what is presented in the republic: what were the accusations against socrates and what was his ultimate punishment. They punished him because he refused to back away from his philosophy (his pride): he suggested they give him a dinner (high honor) for his punishment. He believes he did nothing wrong: defends himself by saying there was no motive for him doing what he did (public good). He would not harm his students because they could harm him. In general, it means that observations of the physical universe must be compatible with the conscious life that observes it. This means that the individual man and city are related because the individual makes up the city, and their values and ethics are reflected therein.
