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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To Socrates, government is best analogized as being similar to the human _________.
2. What is an aristocracy?
3. Socrates' republic would have a ruling _________.
4. Socrates concludes Book X with a theory of _______________.
5. What challenges does Cebes raise for Socrates?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Socrates think philosophers make the best rulers?
2. Which trumps the other, according to Socrates, the laws of Athens or the gods?
3. How can tyranny arise in a democratic state?
4. What does the cave metaphor mean?
5. How does Socrates argue that it is unlawful to break out of prison?
6. What is the ultimate goal of the philosopher, as explained by Socrates in Book VI? How does he attain this?
7. Why does Socrates think that the philosopher is always the happiest man in the state?
8. If one cannot live like a philosopher, what does Socrates think he should do?
9. Why are poets dangerous, according to Socrates?
10. What are the five tell-tale traits of an aspiring philosopher, according to Socrates?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the first book of The Republic, Socrates seems more confused about justice and what it actually means, but by Apology it seems that Socrates has a clearly picture of justice. Compare/contrast these two viewpoints. What has changed in Socrates' mind? What does this say about Plato's philosophy?
Essay Topic 2
Many of the dialogues in The Republic take place between Socrates and Glaucon. Whom do you think Plato supports more? Give evidence for your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
In Book V of The Republic, Socrates makes the suggestion that though men and women do not have the same natures, they nevertheless ought to do the same work. How does Socrates make this argument? Do you agree with his conclusion? Provide textual evidence to support your assertions.
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