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Socrates and Odysseus

is less important than the conversation which takes place, and since the two individuals are from periods in Greek history several...

Utilitarianism and John Stuart Mill

this chapter, the highest normative principle involves the idea that "actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happ...

Abortion and Morality

Introduction The issues surrounding abortion are complex to say the least. People are polarized on the issue...

Political Philosophy of Greece and Athens

much as they are in todays society. Therefore, the philosophies and laws created chaos, but democracy was enjoyed as a fact of ex...

Religion and Socrates

This paper consists of five pages and argues that Socrates was a religious man despite arguments to the contrary and cites evidenc...

Theories and Methods of Socrates and Plato

Brian Vickers portrays Plato as an intellectual Odysseus, stealthily stealing the rhetorical arsenal of the sophists and using it ...

Ethics and Copyright Infringement

In five pages the ethical implications of reproducing computer software without authorization are discussed with morality and ethi...

Greek Orthodox Church and Philosophy

In twenty five pages this paper examines the philosophies of Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato as they influenced the origins of the...

Socrates as Seen Through the Eyes of Plato and as Presented in Phaedo, Protagoras, and Meno

In three pages this paper discusses how Socrates can be studied by reading the dialogues of his most famous student. There are no...

Virtue and Socrates

This paper consists of five pages and discusses how virtue is exemplified by the Greek philosopher Socrates with 2 Platonic dialog...

Socrates and the Great Dialogues of Plato

Plato demonstrates Socratess reason for remaining imprisoned even though he had opportunity to escape and the Phaedo addresses phi...

'Just' Guilty Verdict for Socrates in Plato's Apology?

This paper consists of four pages and evaluates the guilty verdict Socrates received in terms of whether or not it represented the...

Defense of Socrates in Plato's Apology

(he disguised himself as a woman and attended rites which only women could witness). Socrates is being held responsible for the i...

The Clouds by Aristophanes and Apology by Plato

another thing: ? young men of the richer classes, who have not much to do, come about me of their own accord; they like to hear th...

Philosophers as Viewed by Friedrich Nietzsche

In four pages this paper examines how Plato and Socrates were philosophically viewed by Nietzsche. Two sources are cited in the b...

Virtue in Protagoras by Plato

In fifteen pages this paper considers the connection between wisdom, holiness, justice, courage, temperance and virtue as revealed...

Justice Theories of Plato in The Republic

In six pages this paper considers the self interest and justice arguments of Thrasymachus and Socrates in The Republic. One sourc...

Harp Analogy in Phaedo by Plato

In four pages this paper analyzes the harp analogy of Socrates that is featured in Plato's Phaedo. There are no other sources lis...

Immortal Soul in Phaedo by Plato

In two pages this paper considers how Socrates presents the soul's immortality in Phaedo by Plato. There are no other sources lis...

'Beautiful and Just Things,' 'Just' and Plato's The Republic and Phaedo

In six pages this paper discusses the philosophical distinctions Socrates made between these two concepts as presented in Plato's ...

Debating the Innocence or Guilt of Greek Philosopher Socrates

This paper consists of eight pages and considers the injustice of the trial Socrates received in an attempt to determine whether o...

Euthyphro by Plato and the Reactions of David Hume and Immanuel Kant

In six pages this paper discusses how Plato's Euthyphro would be received by Hume and Kant in a consideration of family duty, love...

Philosophical Views on Human Sexuality

In six pages the philosophical perspectives of Epicurus and Socrates among others are applied to a human sexuality interpretation....

Happiness and Individuality/Socrates and Huxley

individuality and happiness are intrinsically related, as the achievement of personal happiness is associated with obtaining the i...

Socrates, Rationalism, Behaviorism and Psychology

always do the good" and, therefore, is someone goes astray, it is because they lack the knowledge of how to "act rightly" (Shiraev...

Morals, Morality and Ethics

The writer discusses the moral and ethical positions of several philosophers including Ayer, Smith, Mackie, Socrates and Glaucon. ...

Authority and Its Historical Challenges

This five pages this paper examines how authority was challenged by Socrates, Antigone, and Jesus Christ and how each suffered tra...

An Examination of the Literary Criticism Launched Against Athenian Politics

This ten page paper explores the criticism Greek writers and philosophers such as Euripedes, Socrates, and Aeschylus had for the A...

Socrates and Plato on Wisdom

because it is supposed to produce truth in the end. The essence of this method is a process that usually begins with Socrates ask...

Thomas Aquinas and Plato on Justice

virtue, i.e., justice, but it is also included under Aquinas discussion of love, specifically under love of ones neighbor, for Go...