Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Preparing for Thurs 19 Jan

Because your mid-term is on Tues 24 Jan, we will do our best to wrap up our discussion of Phaedo tomorrow Thurs 19 Jan.

Read

  • Phaedo 78a-107a

Think About


  • What can learn about Plato's two-world metaphysics from Socrates' discussion about why the soul does not scatter?
  • Explain Simmias' objection in which he compares the soul to a harmony. How does Socrates respond to this objection?
  • Explain Cebes' objection in which he compares the soul to a weaver. how does Socrates respond to this objection?
  • Now that you've seen all the arguments in Phaedo, what do you think Plato was trying to achieve and do you think he achieved it?

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