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Philosophy Midterm
Answer the following 3 question. Each question must be 2 pages. NO PLAGIARISM.
- Thoroughly discuss Socrates’ reasoning about the ethical important attitude to take in life and at the trial in the Apology. Be sure to explain the ethical theory he advocates, and the way he illustrates this theory in his comparison to his own situation and the situation of Achilles.”
- Fully explain Thrasymachus’ metaphor of the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between the ruler and the citizens. Explain how this connects with his definition of justice. Then fully explain how Socrates refutes this account by his examination of the art of shepherding, doctoring, navigation, etc. How does he show that logically Thrasymachus’ definition of justice is implausible?
- Fully relate Glaucon’s metaphor of the Ring of Gyges, in Republic, book two. Explain the story and what Glaucon thinks it shows about justice and the challenge that he raises to Socrates’ account of justice. Make sure to explain what Glaucon is looking for in a full account of justice from Socrates.
MLA formatNo Plagiarism