On Thurs 5 Jan, we will discuss
Apology. We will focus on what we can learn about Socrates' famous view about the use and value of philosophy.
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- Why is Socrates puzzled by what the oracle at Delphi says?
- How does Socrates set out to solve the Delphic riddle?
- What is Socrates' solution to the Delphic riddle?
- What does Socrates mean when he says that the unexamined life is not worth living and how is this related to Socrates' conception of philosophy?
- When Socrates describes himself as a galdfly, what is he talking about? What does this tell us about the value of philosophy?
- When it is Socrates' turn to propose a penalty, what does he propose? Why?
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