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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. Who wasn't present at Socrates' death according to the account?

2. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?

3. What does Simmias tell Socrates about the ideas of the Just, the Beautiful and the Good?

4. What does Socrates argue learning is?

5. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cebes ask about committing suicide and what does Socrates admit?

2. What does recollection imply about similarity?

3. What should those who love learning do and why?

4. What does Socrates argue about opposites from opposites?

5. At the beginning of 62d-66a, what does Socrates maintain about the philosopher?

6. What might the soul be unable to do, according to the end of 73a-81a?

7. What does Socrates say should be the one goal of the philosopher?

8. On the day Socrates was to die, who did Socrates stand before and why?

9. Based on the beginning of 73a-81, what does Socrates teach about recollection?

10. What does Socrates wonder about in regards to knowledge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anaxagoras and his theories are discussed in "Phaedo". Explain the difference between material and theleogical explanations and the application of each. Discuss why Anxagoras' theories may be considered valuable or invaluable. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the two key aspects of Plato's ethical doctrine regarding the theory of recollection or the assertion that learning is essentially an act of recollecting things. Analyze the theory of recollection and perception in detail, discussing different arguments made in "Phaedo". Support your statements by using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

"Phaedo" acts as a posthumous narration taking place between Phaedo and Socrates. Why would Plato employ this type of narration of events? What effect does this have on the reader?

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