PHI 210 Midterm; Anderson University Dr. Shaw
Exam Study Guide
what does Socrates human wisdom consist of the apology - ANSWER in him knowing
that he doesn't know things
to fear death is to... - ANSWER to believe what one doesn't know: that death is a bad
thing
it is better to guide ones life by... - ANSWER what one knows
true harm comes from - ANSWER damaging ones own soul
the unexamined life is... - ANSWER not worth living and is not fully human
what does socrates view himself as ? - ANSWER the "gadfly" of athens
socrates commanded himself to stay at the post of examining himself and others for the
sake of what? - ANSWER pointing toward virtue and a healthy, beautiful soul
what is the socratic method for seeking the definition of courage ? - ANSWER seeking
definition through Q&A and induction
what is the definition of courage seeking for? - ANSWER a common element
what does laches theory say that courage is? - ANSWER wise endurance
can you have wise endurance without courage? - ANSWER yes
, is wise endurance sufficient for courage? - ANSWER no
what are some examples of endurance without courage? - ANSWER savvy investor,
trained physician, and fighting with a known advantage
what are some examples of having courage without wise endurance? - ANSWER fighting
with a known disadvantage
does Socrates believe that laches theory of wise endurance is courage is correct? -
ANSWER no
what is Nicias theory of courage? - ANSWER it is the knowledge of the grounds of hope
(confidence) and fear
nicias believed that a courageous person understands what? - ANSWER what is most to
be feared in any situation
nicias theory of courage is proved wrong because... - ANSWER animals and children
cannot act courageously because courage involves forethought and understanding,
there is a difference between courage and rashness/foolishness
what needs to be braved in fighting pleasure? - ANSWER suffering of foregoing what you
desperately want
is is better to have the fear of of damage to your soul than the fear of... - ANSWER having
to cope with frustrated desire
In phaedo, Socrates thinks that "true lovers of wisdom" have nothing to fear from what?
- ANSWER death ; they even welcome death
Exam Study Guide
what does Socrates human wisdom consist of the apology - ANSWER in him knowing
that he doesn't know things
to fear death is to... - ANSWER to believe what one doesn't know: that death is a bad
thing
it is better to guide ones life by... - ANSWER what one knows
true harm comes from - ANSWER damaging ones own soul
the unexamined life is... - ANSWER not worth living and is not fully human
what does socrates view himself as ? - ANSWER the "gadfly" of athens
socrates commanded himself to stay at the post of examining himself and others for the
sake of what? - ANSWER pointing toward virtue and a healthy, beautiful soul
what is the socratic method for seeking the definition of courage ? - ANSWER seeking
definition through Q&A and induction
what is the definition of courage seeking for? - ANSWER a common element
what does laches theory say that courage is? - ANSWER wise endurance
can you have wise endurance without courage? - ANSWER yes
, is wise endurance sufficient for courage? - ANSWER no
what are some examples of endurance without courage? - ANSWER savvy investor,
trained physician, and fighting with a known advantage
what are some examples of having courage without wise endurance? - ANSWER fighting
with a known disadvantage
does Socrates believe that laches theory of wise endurance is courage is correct? -
ANSWER no
what is Nicias theory of courage? - ANSWER it is the knowledge of the grounds of hope
(confidence) and fear
nicias believed that a courageous person understands what? - ANSWER what is most to
be feared in any situation
nicias theory of courage is proved wrong because... - ANSWER animals and children
cannot act courageously because courage involves forethought and understanding,
there is a difference between courage and rashness/foolishness
what needs to be braved in fighting pleasure? - ANSWER suffering of foregoing what you
desperately want
is is better to have the fear of of damage to your soul than the fear of... - ANSWER having
to cope with frustrated desire
In phaedo, Socrates thinks that "true lovers of wisdom" have nothing to fear from what?
- ANSWER death ; they even welcome death
