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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 relation does Socrates see between Tallness and Shortness?

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

3. What is happening to things Socrates says he knew before?

4. What does philosophy surrender to from time to time?

5. Who is impressed by Socrates' arguments at the start of 95b-107b?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Socrates in 88c-95a, what is there no greater evil than and why does he believe this?

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

3. What does Socrates say about harmony at the end of 81b-88b?

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

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

6. What does Socrates say of the Forms and the particular?

7. What are the four major rivers of the earth according to Socrates?

8. What is Tartarus according to Socrates?

9. Why does Socrates worry that he might hurt his senses?

10. What does Socrates say about the Beautiful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The mind-body connection discussed in "Phaedo" was considered revolutionary in his day and was one of the earliest forms of discussion on the subject. Discuss and define dualism and how the body and mind are distinct substance with distinct natures. Use the text to support your analysis of the mind-body connection.

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