Plato. The Apology of Socrates
- According to the Allegory of the Cave, what is truth/reality, and what does that have to do with the soul?
- How does Socrates defend himself against the charge of "corrupting the youth of Athens?"
- Is Socrates guilty of the charges brought against him?
- Summarize and evaluate the formal accusations made against Socrates in The Apology.
- What does Socrates propose as his proper punishment, and why does he make such proposals?
- What is the relationship between body and soul according to Plato?
- What is the Theory of Opposites, and how does that relate to the immortality of the soul?
- Why does Socrates propose that his punishment should be complete support by the state after he is found guilty?
- Why doesn't Socrates flee from jail after he is sentenced to death?