Review Questions for Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito
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Define the following terms: metaphysics, epistemology,
ethics, social philosophy, political philosophy.
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How does Euthyphro attempt to define 'piety,' and
how does Socrates go about showing that those proposed definitions are
insufficient?
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In what way is one of Euthyphro's definitions of
'piety' relevant to the "Divine Command Theory"? What is Divine Command
Theory? What are some of its problems?
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What are the four "Socratic Maxims," what do they
mean, and in what contexts do they appear?
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What were the charges against Socrates? How does
he defend himself against them?
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Why will Socrates NOT accept a penalty of silence
or of exile?
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Socrates enumerated two main reasons he would not
receive a fair trial. What are they?
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What is "Social Contract Theory?" How does this concept
apply to Socrates' reasons to refuse to escape from prison?
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What are Socrates' reasons for refusal to escape?
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In your considered judgment and opinion, is Socrates'
claim to honor the laws in the CRITO consistent with his claims in the
APOLOGY regarding his obligation to engage in the examined life?