PHIL MISCGreek Philosophers Unit 1 Sophia.pdf

Sophia :: Welcome UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1 Score 24/25 You passed this Milestone 24 questions were answered correctly. 1 question was answered incorrectly. 1 In the Phaedo, Socrates makes all of the following claims, EXCEPT: Valuing what is right more than life is illogical and meaningless. Sensory distractions hinder the soul's pursuit of truth and knowledge. The philosopher is concerned with the soul and not with the body. 7/5/2020 Sophia :: Welcome Without a body to impede his or her progress, the philosopher may see things as they truly are. RATIONALE The Phaedo is a conversation between Socrates and his students about death. It takes place just before his execution. During this conversation, Socrates demonstrates why philosophers should not fear death, which he defines as the end of the life of the body, but not of the soul. He believes that there is no value in preserving the life of the body if preservation comes at the expense of the soul's pursuit of wisdom (i.e., what is right). CONCEPT The Phaedo: The Death of Socrates 2 Nancy is a cashier at a grocery store. A boy from her school, who she knows is underage, attempts to buy beer. Nancy hesitates before completing the transaction. According to Aristotle’s ethics, which question should Nancy ask herself?