... the opinions portrayed about her are strong, in both positive and negative attitudes. For example, Xenophon mentions Aspasia in two of his writings about Socrates, the Memorabilia and in Oeconomicus. Both portray her as truthful, friendly, and as a knowledgeable scholar.7 In contrast, Aristophanes blames Aspasia for the ... and thought that if a woman was educated, like Aspasia, they would be better equipped to contribute to their family and society as a whole. Socrates is even noted for admitting that he thought Aspasia was smarter than him in some aspects. He was once asked, "If a man h...

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... the opinions portrayed about her are strong, in both positive and negative attitudes. For example, Xenophon mentions Aspasia in two of his writings about Socrates, the Memorabilia and in Oeconomicus. Both portray her as truthful, friendly, and as a knowledgeable scholar.7 In contrast, Aristophanes blames Aspasia for the ... and thought that if a woman was educated, like Aspasia, they would be better equipped to contribute to their family and society as a whole. Socrates is even noted for admitting that he thought Aspasia was smarter than him in some aspects. He was once asked, "If a man h...

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• Has Bibliography

... in the gods and follow his beliefs. If people wanted to listen he allowed them to listen to his thoughts and ideas. Throughout Plato, The Apology, Socrates is trying to reason with the gentlemen of the court and to make them understand that either way he will win. He uses cross-examination to prove his ... honest man. He did not escape from the jail that he was put in, event though Crito and his other friends were willing to help him. Socrates tried to make the jury understand that he could not be guilty of the things they accused him of because he was a poor man, but he ... that things...

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• Grade Level: High School