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- The Perfect System: Socrates and the LawThis is an examination of Socrates' strongest argument for not escaping prison when the opportunity came. His respect for the law, would seem greater than his instinct for self-preservation.
Confronting Death: An Exploration of the Morbid in David and DelacroixBy examining the ways in which Jacques-Louis David and Eugene Delacroix depict mortality in their art one can learn a great deal about both the artist's philosophies and the artistic paradigms in which they operated.
How Do Plato and Socrates Relate?How Do Plato and Socrates Relate? There is a vast portion of our global family that has heard of Plato and Socrates but has no idea why they are related and who did what. Don't worry even scholars have trouble understanding these worthies.- On Plato's "Apology"This is a paper I wrote for my Philosophy 110 class last semester. It's about Plato's "Apology," which is the author's account of Socrates' defense at his trial.
- Socrates: Who was He?A quest to find out just exactly who Socrates was by using some of Plato's earlier dialogues.
- Plot Summary: Phaedo, by PlatoLearn about Plato's book Phaedo. Gain a new insight of the notion and ideas of Plato. Enjoy an intelligent review of Plato's brilliant work Phaedo.
The Radical Right's Ideal StateFor a quick look at the state the radical right envisions, check out any Islamic republic. Different religion, same old stuff.- SocratesAn article detailing the ways Socrates, through Plato, influenced Western Civilization unlike any other philosopher.
An Introduction to the Philosophy of SocratesWhat we know of Socrates' philosophy must be pieced together from the writings of others, as he left no written work of his own. But his methods as much as the actual content of his philosophy have influenced intellectual history to the present.
Analysis of the Main Arguments in Crito by PlatoPlato's dialogue Crito follows Apology, his account of the trial and conviction of his teacher Socrates. In Crito, Socrates debates with his students over whether it is morally permissible for him to escape his death sentence.- An Examination of Plato's ApologyPlato's Apology is his account of the trial of his teacher Socrates. Part philosophy, part history, part literature, the drama provides insight into Socrates' lifestyle and character.
- Jesus and Socrates: On Elitism, Meritocracy, and EqualityA discussion concerning the nature of elitism, meritocracy, and equality as it relates to morality.
- Plato and the Force of CircumstancesThis is a paper I wrote for my philosophy class about Plato and the force of circumstances.
A Brief Biography of SocratesSocrates changed western philosophy without even writing a single thing. This re-accounts his life.- God and the Divine in Plato's RepublicA brief discussion of the concept of God as it is dealt with in Plato's Republic.
- Jesus and Socrates: A Dialogue on Hell and HadesA discussion of the underworld by the famous Greek philosopher of antiquity, Socrates, and Jesus of Nazareth, founder of the Christian religions and a man believed by many to be the Messiah.
Socratic Wisdom and Its ValueIn Plato's Apology, Socrates discusses his search to discover the true nature of wisdom. This philosophy paper discusses the value Socrates perceives his wisdom to have, and what philosophers since Plato's time have made of this view.- Plato's Republic: Book XA brief summary of book ten of Plato's Republic.
- A Socratic Dialogue on the Meaning of BeautyIn this article I investigate the meaning of beauty using a fictional Socratic dialogue.
- Is Learning Really Recollection?In this essay I argue against Socrates' notion of reincarnation by criticizing his argument that learning is really recollection
- Plato's Republic: Book IXA brief summary of book IX of Plato's Republic concerning the tyrannical character, his happiness, and how he compares to the philosopher.
- Plato's Republic: Book VIIIA brief summary of the eighth book of Plato's most famous work, The Republic.
- Plato's Republic: Book VIIA brief summary of the seventh book of Plato's Republic.
Blow-Up Dolls of Antiquity: A Look at the Myth of SocratesOver the ages, figures emerge from the common fray, people like Robin Hood and King Tut. These are the figures of myth, of course, but not the myth of Hera and Zeus. No, these are the figures of historical myth.- Citizenship in True FormThis piece is about a series of works that describe the importance of citizenship and the responsibilities that come along with it.
- Plato's Republic: Book VA brief summary of the fifth book in Plato's most well-known work.
- Plato's Republic: Book IVThe initial inquiry is resolved; justice is defined and the structure of the soul is detailed and outlined.
- Plato's Republic: Book IIIA brief summary and description of the arguments presented in Book III of Plato's Republic.
- Plato's Republic: Book IIA brief summary of the second book of Plato's most famous work, "The Republic."
- What Would Aristotle Have Thought of Socrates' "Apology"?Would Aristotle have agreed with Socrates' argument during his trial, also known as his "Apology?"
- Apology by Socrates: An AnalysisSocrates was accused for his impious acts by the Athenian political leaders.
- New Examples of Old Rhetorical IdeasAn analysis of how the ideals of rhetorical that Plato preached of during his time are still important and present during the health care debate that is raging in America today.
- Religious Views of Socrates, Plato, and AristotleA short essay about the religious views of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
- The Process of Asking Questions in Certain SituationsA brief overview of the process of asking certain questions in certain situations and also looking at the different questions and information.
- Socrates for President: A Look at the Importance of Political Life in Ancient TimesThis short essay offers a comprehensive answer to how philosophers such as Socrates and Plato viewed the duty of political life and the leaders of a political system.
- Plato's Republic: Book IA brief discussion of the first of the ten books of Plato's Republic.
- Plato's Crito - a Criticism of Socrates' ArgumentPlato's Crito depicts an encounter between Socrates and his good friend Crito, in which Socrates refuses to escape his death sentence. This essay takes a look at the holes in his argument.
The Cost of TruthHe generals decided to get rid of Socrates. They arrested Socrates and charged him with the corruption of the youth of the city.- Analyzing Socrates' Religious Ideology: Atheist vs. AgnosticTo determine whether or not Socrate's was a believer of God.
