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1
When Crito tries to convince Socrates that he must not betray his own life, how does
Socrates respond?
● He says that life would not be worth living if the principle of justice was violated.
● He says that all life has value, but society determines the fate of man.
● He says that he is not afraid of dying and knows that his followers will restore his
good name.
● He says that what is right is often misunderstood by mortals and must be left to
the gods.
RATIONALE
In the Crito, Socrates' friend (Crito) tried to convince him to escape and avoid
execution. Socrates refused to do so, and explained why escape would be wrong.
Socrates asserted that not all life has intrinsic value; only the good life does. Since he
believed that he would violate the principle of justice (established by the Social
Contract) by avoiding death, Socrates refused to avoid it.
CONCEPT
The Crito: The Duties of the Social Contract
2
The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to __________ on their
own, rather than having it dictated to them.
● create an argument
● explain rhetoric
● evaluate an opinion
● gain knowledge
RATIONALE
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The Socratic Method is a pedagogical method in which a teacher asks questions to
which the student knows the answers, thereby leading him or her to the truth. The
Method's value lies in showing students how to use what they know to gain additional
knowledge.
CONCEPT
The Socratic Approach
3
In the Apology, Socrates states that a good person does what he knows to be right
despite __________.
● the laws of man
● the wisdom of the gods
● negative personal consequences
● risking fame and fortune
RATIONALE
The Apology is Plato's transcription of the defense Socrates presented at his trial on
charges of "denying the gods" and "corrupting the youth of Athens." In it, Socrates
asserts that he does not fear death, because he has lived as he believed was right.
To Socrates, it is more important to live rightly than to avoid death and other negative
personal consequences.
CONCEPT
The Apology: A Defense of Philosophy
4
When Alan joins the military, he discovers that the philosophy of Stoicism is popular
with his fellow soldiers.
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All of the following describe reasons why Stoicism is a good fit for the military, EXCEPT:
● It is important for soldiers to do their jobs with skill and dispassion.
● Stoicism emphasizes personal control of emotions and actions.
● Soldiers must remain impassive to what is outside their control.
● Courage in battle is measured by the efficiency of one's actions.
RATIONALE
All of these statements indicate why Stoicism is a good fit for the military except for
the suggestion that it improves courage in battle because it makes soldiers more
efficient. Stoicism can make soldiers less fearful of outcomes beyond their control,
thus enhancing their courage. However, the principles of Stoicism do not create a
relationship between courage and efficiency.
CONCEPT
Stoicism: The Ethics of Dispassion
5
Water is a __________ condition for staying alive.
Apply conceptual analysis to this statement and choose the answer that correctly
describes the relationship.
● neither necessary nor sufficient
● necessary, not sufficient
● both necessary and sufficient
● sufficient, not necessary
RATIONALE
1
When Crito tries to convince Socrates that he must not betray his own life, how does
Socrates respond?
● He says that life would not be worth living if the principle of justice was violated.
● He says that all life has value, but society determines the fate of man.
● He says that he is not afraid of dying and knows that his followers will restore his
good name.
● He says that what is right is often misunderstood by mortals and must be left to
the gods.
RATIONALE
In the Crito, Socrates' friend (Crito) tried to convince him to escape and avoid
execution. Socrates refused to do so, and explained why escape would be wrong.
Socrates asserted that not all life has intrinsic value; only the good life does. Since he
believed that he would violate the principle of justice (established by the Social
Contract) by avoiding death, Socrates refused to avoid it.
CONCEPT
The Crito: The Duties of the Social Contract
2
The value of the Socratic Method lies in showing students how to __________ on their
own, rather than having it dictated to them.
● create an argument
● explain rhetoric
● evaluate an opinion
● gain knowledge
RATIONALE
,96%-100%
The Socratic Method is a pedagogical method in which a teacher asks questions to
which the student knows the answers, thereby leading him or her to the truth. The
Method's value lies in showing students how to use what they know to gain additional
knowledge.
CONCEPT
The Socratic Approach
3
In the Apology, Socrates states that a good person does what he knows to be right
despite __________.
● the laws of man
● the wisdom of the gods
● negative personal consequences
● risking fame and fortune
RATIONALE
The Apology is Plato's transcription of the defense Socrates presented at his trial on
charges of "denying the gods" and "corrupting the youth of Athens." In it, Socrates
asserts that he does not fear death, because he has lived as he believed was right.
To Socrates, it is more important to live rightly than to avoid death and other negative
personal consequences.
CONCEPT
The Apology: A Defense of Philosophy
4
When Alan joins the military, he discovers that the philosophy of Stoicism is popular
with his fellow soldiers.
, 96%-100%
All of the following describe reasons why Stoicism is a good fit for the military, EXCEPT:
● It is important for soldiers to do their jobs with skill and dispassion.
● Stoicism emphasizes personal control of emotions and actions.
● Soldiers must remain impassive to what is outside their control.
● Courage in battle is measured by the efficiency of one's actions.
RATIONALE
All of these statements indicate why Stoicism is a good fit for the military except for
the suggestion that it improves courage in battle because it makes soldiers more
efficient. Stoicism can make soldiers less fearful of outcomes beyond their control,
thus enhancing their courage. However, the principles of Stoicism do not create a
relationship between courage and efficiency.
CONCEPT
Stoicism: The Ethics of Dispassion
5
Water is a __________ condition for staying alive.
Apply conceptual analysis to this statement and choose the answer that correctly
describes the relationship.
● neither necessary nor sufficient
● necessary, not sufficient
● both necessary and sufficient
● sufficient, not necessary
RATIONALE
