And contrary to the opinion of the masses, one’s true self, according to Socrates, is not to be identified with what we own, with our social status, our reputation, or even with our body. Instead, Socrates famously maintained that our true self is our soul.
Q. What does Socrates mean when he said that a wise person knows his her own ignorance?
Socrates was aware of his own ignorance; he did not think he was wise. Thus, he decided to attempt to refute the oracle by finding someone who was wiser than himself. He spoke to people with different profession’s, such as politicians, poets, and craftsmen; however, he found that they only possessed “human wisdom”.
Q. What does Socrates suggest is yet needed to give a definition of piety or goodness?
Piety is what is dear to the gods and impiety is that which is not dear to them. Socrates says it is not clear what makes anything dear to the gods, and what is dear to some of them ma not be dear to the others. Euthyphro then insists that piety is that which is pleasing to all of the gods.
Q. What does Socrates admit he is guilty of and what does he believe ought to be his punishment?
The jury voted, found Socrates guilty and asked him to propose an alternative punishment to the death penalty. Socrates replied that his punishment should be a reward, such as the honor that Athens gives to Olympic athletes, and the offended jury gave him the death penalty.
Q. What is the main point of Plato’s Apology?
Plato’s The Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens.
Q. What does Socrates say at his trial concerning the unexamined life?
The Unexamined Life. After the jury has convicted Socrates and sentenced him to death, he makes one of the most famous proclamations in the history of philosophy. He tells the jury that he could never keep silent, because “the unexamined life is not worth living for human beings” (Apology 38a).
Q. Do you agree that an unexamined life is not worth living?
According to Socrates, an unexamined life is not worth living. This view is controversial. While some argue for the worthlessness of an unexamined life, others support the superfluity of self critical examination.
Q. Why didnt Socrates say the unexamined life is not worth living?
Socrates believed that living a life where you live under the rules of others, in a continuous routine without examining what you actually want out of it is not worth living. The theory that all lives that are unexamined don’t have a purpose and should not be lived is unreasonable and simply not true.
Q. What are Socrates arguments in his own defense?
Socrates argues that he is innocent of both charges. His defense is ultimately unsuccessful, and he is convicted and sentenced to death. Socrates concludes the Apology by arguing that a just man should have no fear of death.
Q. What three groups did Socrates interview after being called the wisest man?
(a) Tests three groups: Politicians, Poets, Craftsmen.
Q. What did Socrates say in the apology?
In the Apology of Socrates, Plato cites no total numbers of votes condemning or acquitting the philosopher of the accusations of moral corruption and impiety; Socrates says that he would have been acquitted if thirty more jurors had voted in his favour.
Q. Why is the apology called the apology?
Before it ever began. The first meaning of ‘apology’ was “something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others to be wrong.” These dogs aren’t really sorry. Apology comes to English from the Greek roots of apo- (“away from, off”) and logia (from logos, meaning “speech”).
Q. What can we learn from the apology?
While reading Plato’s account of Socrates’ defense, “The Apology,” I learned that it is most important to find logic in anything you do not understand at first, stand by what you say, and to not fear death.
Q. What three groups does Socrates test in the apology?
Q. Does sorry mean apology?
Sorry only acknowledges one’s own person feelings about a mistake. However, apology also indicates that the one is taking responsibility for the fault or mistake. In addition, apology is more formal than sorry. For example, you don’t usually express apology to your friends; you simply say sorry.
Q. How do you properly apologize?
Elements of a Perfect Apology
- Say you’re sorry. Not, “I’m sorry, but . . .”, just plain ol’ “I’m sorry.”
- Own the mistake. It’s important to show the other person that you’re willing to take responsibility for your actions.
- Describe what happened.
- Have a plan.
- Admit you were wrong.
- Ask for forgiveness.
Q. How can I say sorry to my friend?
Sincere Messages to Say you are Sorry to a Friend
- You have to know that I appreciate our friendship like nothing else in this world, and I would do anything to make it up to you.
- I know I have not acted the way a friend should do, and for that I am sorry.
- I want you to know that I am truly sorry for all I’ve done.
