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Study philosophy: ancient, medieval, modern
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Module 3
Socrates and Plato's Early Dialogues
1
Socrates' Elenchus in the Euthyphro
Describe Socrates' method of elenchus as demonstrated in the 'Euthyphro'.
Describe Socrates' method of elenchus as demonstrated in the 'Euthyphro'.
2
The Euthyphro Dilemma: Piety, Gods, and Morality
Analyze the Euthyphro dilemma and its implications for the relationship between piety and the gods.
Analyze the Euthyphro dilemma and its implications for the relationship between piety and the gods.
3
Socrates' Defense in the Apology
Reconstruct the main arguments of Socrates' defense against the formal and informal charges in the 'Apology'.
Reconstruct the main arguments of Socrates' defense against the formal and informal charges in the 'Apology'.
4
Socrates' Examined Life: An Apology Analysis
Analyze and evaluate Socrates' claim that 'the unexamined life is not worth living' based on his arguments in the 'Apology'.
Analyze and evaluate Socrates' claim that 'the unexamined life is not worth living' based on his arguments in the 'Apology'.
5
Socrates' Defense in the Crito
Analyze Socrates' arguments for remaining in prison in the 'Crito'.
Analyze Socrates' arguments for remaining in prison in the 'Crito'.
6
Plato on Knowledge vs. True Opinion
Explain the distinction between knowledge and true opinion as it emerges in Plato's early dialogues.
Explain the distinction between knowledge and true opinion as it emerges in Plato's early dialogues.
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