Question 1

Socrates and Plato 
-According to Socrates,justice is

Accepted Answer

Socrates, as represented in Plato's works, particularly in "The Republic," suggests that justice involves each individual performing the role they are best suited for in society, which can be interpreted as "minding your own business." This concept is part of his broader vision of an ideal society where everyone contributes to the common good by fulfilling their natural roles.

Question 2

Socrates and Plato 
-In his defense,Socrates acknowledges that the most dangerous accusations against him are the

Accepted Answer

Socrates points out that the most dangerous accusations against him stem from the reputation he developed over the years, particularly due to the portrayal by Aristophanes and other Athenian satirists. These portrayals contributed to a widespread misunderstanding of his activities and intentions, making these accusations particularly harmful to his defense.

Question 3

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates responds to Crito,saying that he cannot leave because the "laws of Athens" tell him that

Accepted Answer

Socrates responds to Crito by saying that he cannot leave because the "laws of Athens" tell him that he cannot enjoy the privileges of a society without also subjecting himself to its justice. This means that Socrates believes in upholding the laws of Athens and accepting their punishment even if he disagrees with it. Option B is incorrect because Socrates does not suggest staying and protesting an unjust city. Option C is incorrect because Socrates does not suggest that the judgments of the city are always right, he simply believes in upholding the laws. Option D is incorrect because Socrates does not indicate that he deserves his penalty.

Question 4

Socrates and Plato 
-At the beginning of the Republic,Socrates states that in examining the nature of communities he hopes to

Accepted Answer

Socrates explicitly states in the opening of Plato's Republic that his ultimate goal is to examine the nature of justice in both individuals and in society as a whole, which suggests that he hopes to illustrate what justice is. This examination may involve comparing the relationship between individuals and the group, but this is not the central goal of the inquiry. The goal is also not to found a utopian society, as Socrates is primarily interested in understanding the nature of justice rather than constructing an ideal society. Likewise, he does not aim to show that individuals are unimportant, as his focus is on the role of individuals in creating a just society.

Question 5

Socrates and Plato 
-In answer to Meletus' claim that Socrates is deliberately corrupting the youth,Socrates argues that he would never intentionally harm the young men because

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that harming others would ultimately harm himself, as he would have to live in a society with corrupted individuals, which is not in his best interest.

Question 6

Socrates and Plato 
-In his attempt to find someone wiser than himself,Socrates comes to the conclusion that wisdom

Accepted Answer

Socrates realizes that he himself does not possess much wisdom, but he also discovers that those who claim to know everything are ignorant. Therefore, he concludes that true wisdom consists of knowing one's limitations and what one does not know.

Question 7

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates defends himself against charges of impiety by arguing that

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that his belief in supernatural activities, including divine signs and oracles, implies a belief in gods. He asserts that his accusers have misunderstood his philosophical inquiry and have falsely accused him of impiety. Socrates does not deny the existence of the gods, but rather maintains that he believes in them and honors them as best he can.

Question 8

Socrates and Plato 
-According to Socrates,the "laws of Athens" conclude that justice

Accepted Answer

Socrates believed that the laws of Athens were just and therefore, he deemed it more important than friends, family, or one's own life. He believed that it was his duty to obey the law even if it meant facing an unjust punishment, as he reasoned that the state had provided him with everything he needed to live a good life.

Question 9

Socrates and Plato 
-The most important quality that a guardian possesses is

Accepted Answer

Socrates, as depicted in Plato's works, particularly in "The Republic," argues that the ideal guardian of the state should exhibit a dual nature: being gentle to fellow citizens and harsh towards enemies. This combination ensures the guardian can protect and maintain harmony within the community while being formidable against external threats.

Question 10

Socrates and Plato 
-When Crito asks Socrates how he would like to be buried,Socrates replies "As you please,only you must catch me first," indicating that

Accepted Answer

Socrates' response indicates his belief in the separation of the body and soul at death. He is not concerned with the physical burial of his body since his soul will no longer be trapped in it.

Question 11

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates claims that a person is wise,courageous and just in the same way that  _____ is/are wise,courageous,and just.

Accepted Answer

Socrates believed in the concept of a just city-state, where every individual had a specific role to play. In such a city, everyone would possess the virtues of wisdom, courage, and justice in their respective ways. Therefore, the city, as a collective entity, could be considered to possess these virtues.

Question 12

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates states that injustice results when

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues in the Republic that justice consists in everyone in society fulfilling their proper function, including the different parts of the individual soul. When one part of the soul, such as the appetitive or spirited part, does not fulfill its proper function, then it leads to injustice within the individual and society as a whole. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 13

Socrates and Plato 
-The purpose for the guardian's lifestyle standards is to

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the guardian's lifestyle standards is to prevent them from being corrupted by the desire for money and power. This is because the guardians are responsible for governing the people and making decisions for the greater good, rather than for personal gain. By living simple and disciplined lives, the guardians are less likely to become greedy or corrupt.

Question 14

Socrates and Plato 
-In the dialogue concerning two sticks of unequal length,Socrates' point is that our recognition of inequality

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that our recognition of the inequality between two sticks of unequal length implies that we have a prior understanding of equality and inequality as abstract concepts, separate from any particular objects. He suggests that our recognition of inequality is not based solely on sensory perception, but on a deeper understanding of the concept of equality and its absence. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 15

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates concludes his defense by stating that all of his arguments are intended to defend

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that he benefits the city of Athens as a sort of divine gift, challenging its citizens to live a more examined and virtuous life, rather than defending himself out of fear of death or personal glory.

Question 16

Socrates and Plato 
-According to Socrates,the soul

Accepted Answer

Socrates believed that the soul is separate from the body and possesses knowledge before becoming attached to the body. He believed that the soul is immortal and that the body is just a temporary vessel that the soul inhabits. Socrates also believed in the concept of recollection, which suggests that the soul can access knowledge it already possesses by reflecting on abstract concepts.

Question 17

Socrates and Plato 
-Which of the following is not a characteristic of Socrates' theoretical society?

Accepted Answer

Socrates' theoretical society, as described in Plato's works, acknowledges the necessity of guardians or soldiers to protect the community, implying the recognition of potential conflicts or wars.

Question 18

Socrates and Plato 
-To Socrates question about the nature of piety,Euthyphro initally

Accepted Answer

Euthyphro claims to know exactly what piety is but only provides examples of pious actions rather than a clear, general definition, which Socrates critiques for not explaining the essence of piety itself.

Question 19

Socrates and Plato 
-Which of the following is not an argument that Crito employs in his attempt to convince Socrates to flee Athens?

Accepted Answer

Crito never argues that everyone in Athens wants Socrates dead. His arguments are more focused on the impact of Socrates' death on his friends, the moral implications of not escaping, and the willingness of other cities to welcome Socrates.

Question 20

Socrates and Plato 
-Socrates argues that piety and what is pleasing to the gods are

Accepted Answer

Socrates argues that piety is not the same as what is pleasing to the gods, as he proves through Euthyphro's example of prosecuting his father. Socrates argues that something may be pleasing to the gods but not necessarily pious, and something pious may not always be pleasing to the gods. Therefore, it is clear that piety and what is pleasing to the gods are different things.

Quiz 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy

Socrates and Plato -According to Socrates,justice is

Socrates and Plato -In his defense,Socrates acknowledges that the most dangerous accusations against him are the

Socrates and Plato -Socrates responds to Crito,saying that he cannot leave because the "laws of Athens" tell him that

Socrates and Plato -At the beginning of the Republic,Socrates states that in examining the nature of communities he hopes to

Socrates and Plato -In answer to Meletus' claim that Socrates is deliberately corrupting the youth,Socrates argues that he would never intentionally harm the young men because

Socrates and Plato -In his attempt to find someone wiser than himself,Socrates comes to the conclusion that wisdom

Socrates and Plato -Socrates defends himself against charges of impiety by arguing that

Socrates and Plato -According to Socrates,the "laws of Athens" conclude that justice

Socrates and Plato -The most important quality that a guardian possesses is

Socrates and Plato -When Crito asks Socrates how he would like to be buried,Socrates replies "As you please,only you must catch me first," indicating that

Socrates and Plato -Socrates claims that a person is wise,courageous and just in the same way that _____ is/are wise,courageous,and just.

Socrates and Plato -Socrates states that injustice results when

Socrates and Plato -The purpose for the guardian's lifestyle standards is to

Socrates and Plato -In the dialogue concerning two sticks of unequal length,Socrates' point is that our recognition of inequality

Socrates and Plato -Socrates concludes his defense by stating that all of his arguments are intended to defend

Socrates and Plato -According to Socrates,the soul

Socrates and Plato -Which of the following is not a characteristic of Socrates' theoretical society?

Socrates and Plato -To Socrates question about the nature of piety,Euthyphro initally

Socrates and Plato -Which of the following is not an argument that Crito employs in his attempt to convince Socrates to flee Athens?

Socrates and Plato -Socrates argues that piety and what is pleasing to the gods are