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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
Introduction to the Philosophical Journey
Essay Quiz
1
How would you summarize what philosophy is all about to a classmate who hasn't read this introductory chapter?
2
Briefly tell the story of the life and death of Socrates.
3
What are the central features of the Socratic method?
4
Describe how the Socratic method is illustrated in the interchange between Socrates and Thrasymachus presented in your text.
5
How effective a tool for moral education do you find the Socratic method? Give reasons for your position.
6
What are three theses central to Socrates’ teaching? Pick one of these and explain why you agree or disagree with it.
7
What’s the basic storyline of Plato's Allegory of the Cave?
8
How could you relate Plato's Allegory of the Cave to our situation today?
9
Describe some of the key criteria for evaluating philosophical claims and theories.
10
Explain the nature of a good argument
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