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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. What does Socrates argue the good soul is?

2. What does Socrates think of the cause of things?

3. Who walks the path to Hades easily according to Socrates?

4. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?

5. To whom do the souls that wander the earth belong according to Socrates?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Socrates trying to convince with his arguments?

2. What does Socrates think of the nature of the soul before and after death?

3. What did Cebes think that Socrates did with his arguments on the soul?

4. What does Socrates conclude on the explanation in the changes of things?

5. Who directs the body according to Socrates?

6. What does Socrates say of the journey of well-ordered souls?

7. What does Socrates think of the shape of earth?

8. What does Socrates say about the Beautiful?

9. According to the beginning of 81b-88b, what souls wander the world?

10. What does Socrates say about caring for the soul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most important philosophical aspects of "Phaedo" is the theory of forms. In an essay, discuss the theory of forms, such as justice and beauty . Discuss the significance of the examples given by Socrates in "Phaedo" and determine whether they accurately support the argument. Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the influence of the Sophists on ancient Greek civilization and analyze why Plato may have used "Phaedo" as a means to find a solid grounding for moral values and rational principles. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion on the Sophists and Plato.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the analogy used in "Phaedo" for thinking that the soul is like the attunement of a musical instrument. Discuss whether the arguments are convincing and what conclusions can be drawn from this analogy. Students may use the text and secondary sources to support the discussion.

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