... each other with their evil ways. . It is surprising to me that Aristotle never mentions that the main factor in all friendships is the desire each friend has for the good of the other. Some other claims that Aristotle makes in order to have a virtuous friendship is that there has to be an ... do with Crito trying to persuade Socrates to flee and escape the prison. He says that people might think that he is cheap for not letting his own friend out and Socrates tells him that it does not matter what people think, it matters what is right. Through this I see a teacher telling a student .....

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... that his students recorded many of these details, and depending on their motivation, the stories can be quite different. Plato's dialogues of Socrates hold more validity because he was a friend of Socrates who actually received his teachings. Plato's accounts are detailed, but not consistently labeled as being Socrates's views or his own. The very fact that this gifted man chose ... , in order to gain a better understanding of it. There are three parts to his "Socratic Method" of seeking truths. First, the subject claims knowledge of anything and can make a true statement describing it; ...

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... to a wall by their neck and legs, forced to look forward. In the cave, prisoners are displayed images of what they have come to believe to be true of their reality. It is only when the prisoners are freed from their chains that they have the opportunity to begin the process of education; a process that ... words and someone else is saying the actual words, but this person actually talking is not visible. This would be incomprehensible for the person listening to his friend. He would not accept that the shadows aren't making sound and think the freed prisoner is crazy. Back to the cave, th...

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... artificially create their own inner world, which they believe exists in reality. For example, when children create their own imaginary friend that follows them around and acts as their friend. Our senses are also relative to the environment around us. During a certain situation it is common to realize some piece ... is explaining exactly what mass is. It is only an approximate description, which, though numerically good, may be a totally inaccurate description of the true nature of that part of reality. Therefore this is like what we accept as truths in forming our concepts except that i...

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... Socrates clarifies for Euthyphro the charges that the state has brought against him and Euthyphro is disturbed to hear about the trouble of his friend. He says that he too has been involved in a rather unpleasant set of charges, namely his own accusation against his father. ... answer is scrutinized by Socrates (and other Platonic characters) to ensure that it is sound in all cases before accepting it as valid and true. Unfortunately, in the course of their examination Socrates and Euthyphro discover that the given answer is explained by piety, instead of it itself ... is pious, and thes...

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... statement, I however, believe Socrates should escape Prison for he has not done anything to physically harm the people of Athens. The dialogue commence with Crito, Socrates old friend, whom goes to visit Socrates in his prison cell where he awaits for execution. Crito originally made arrangements to sneak Socrates out of prison and safely to exile. However ... he can to convince Socrates to escape. He gives as his reason if Socrates refuses to escape and is put to death, he will lose a true friend who can never be replaced and many people will accuse him of failure to do what he could in ...

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... when it comes to helping, or interest, or connections? If a man were to help his fellow citizen, say a craftsman aided a friend in growing his corn beacuse the friend was sick, would that be considered unjust? If the person voluntarily agrees to lend a helping hand to someone else, would that person be ... with others', he is only being preoccupied with his own wellbeing and nobody else's? Perhaps if Plato placed an emphasis on individualism this would be true; however, Plato specifically demonstrates the utilitarian nature of his doctrine, emphasizing the lack of self and the importance...

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... fear of inferiority, fear of humiliation, and fear that they may lose the other person's respect. Phaedrus soon builds on this point by stating that a true test of one's love for their mate is the value of their life. Comparisons between the fates of Achilles and Orpheus are brought up to emphasize his point ... them and the person to be impressed. We are generally more concerned with gaining the respect of those who have an actual relation to us (Father, friend, acquaintance, etc.) than to the average stranger. Therefore this idea of sacrifice in the name of honor seems an invalid argu...

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... Achilles" strong will and arrogance wins out, even after hearing that the life of his compatriots depend on his decision. It is not until after his dearest friend is killed at the hand of Hector that Achilles decides that he will fight. Achilles knows that if he enters the war he is destined to die before it ... is over. He has known this for some time, and despite his mother's warning, he is determined to avenge his friend's death. Achilles feels that it is a matter of honor and he is not afraid of his destiny. He states: Let bygones be bygones. Done is done./ Despite ... a cause is ...

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... all of them and makes them what they are. The other thing we need to know about Platonic philosophy in the Republic (actually, this is true in all of his works) is that Plato believes wholeheartedly in an objective human Good, and he feels it is the goal of philosophy to ... for coming to an understanding of things. Without the Forms, we are limited to opinion, because our senses are not reliable to give us true knowledge about anything. Knowledge and understanding come from an examination of the Forms, and only from an examination of the Forms. Plato's view of ... any hope of drawing con...

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... continued to write his concerns. In another anti-war protest poem, "my sweet old etectera," Cummings reveals the discrepancy between those who support war and the true feelings of soldiers. Despite popular belief of the United State's post-World War One nationalism, soldiers didn't live a picturesque, glorious life. The poem develops ... us, why should we pent ourselves up into the traditional conventions of writing if that doesn't "wholly kiss [us]," 11 or help us convey our true emotions. We cannot be free within the boundaries of commas, periods, and sentence structure, so how can w...

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... . Unfortunately, like many wise men that were misunderstood because of the fear of the unknown, Socrates was put to death. During his time in prison, before his execution, Socrates" dear friend made many attempts to convince him to escape. In Crito, Plato gives a vivid account of Crito's last attempt to persuade his old ... friend. As much persuasion one man can give, Socrates was able to do the right thing while giving an amazing argument on philosophy and morality. In his argument, Crito explains that ... life, and the just life are the same ," (48). Many men would rather choose to e...

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... connected solely between two people. This type of friendship is also unique based on the fact that it can only hold any true value if both individuals are of the same virtue. People in general might regard these definitions of friend objective. Some believe that doing something for someone is solely based on the act of self -fulfillment. Aristotle, I believe is not ... incorrect in stating that the idea in friendship in utility and pleasure is for our own sake, and the concept behind friendship of virtue is for the sake of the friend. These three categories are arranged in a certain for...

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... is used as a reference or a means to explain his feelings on self- dignity and on his conscience. By breaking down this phrase I came to a realization that sheds light on it's true meaning. " I would rather that my lyre, or some chorus in which I would sing , be out of tune and discordant." A lyre is a small stringed instrument of the harp family that was ... and knowing that he sold himself out. The second psitive statement gives you a taste of the moral side of Socrates. "To do wrong is worse than to be wronged" (482E) A true meaning of this quote doesn't take much to understand. For ...

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... that he was innocent of all the charges against him. The origin of Socratic irony can be traced back to when the Oracle of Delphi told a friend of Socrates that no man was wiser than Socrates. This was the beginning of a journey by Socrates to figure out what the oracle meant. He ... knows that what he says will shock and anger some of the jury, but he hopes it shocks them in such a way that they question the true meaning of what he is saying. Charles Griswold believes that the interpreters of Plato all agree that there is a problem of interpretation when reading any of ... the opposi...

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... , especially since they are friends. But their speeches are completely different from one another, which makes it had to see which of them is actually true. To many people, ruling out the speech of Aristophanes should be obvious. He is a comedian, and his speech is absurd on its face. ... such as Agathon, the words are perfect and create an impression of love as the ultimate God, a person's best friend and everything good about the world. This, of course, is not true. Love is responsible for many terrible deeds and desires, even when considering just the love for another person. Love for...

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... sunny grove wearing a toga, sitting next to me was a man writing on a scroll labeled "The Republic." I realized must be Plato. Plato: Ah hello my young friend, you must be one Professor Einstein's students. How can I help you? Jacob: I really have to get home if the professor realized I used his machine he"ll be ... states, unlike almost any thing else, never change. One plus one always equals two. This illustrates what we were talking about when I mentioned true knowledge. We can have true knowledge about mathematics, because the rate never changes. Jacob: I've read your Allegory of th...

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... more than one possible answer or no clear answers at all. Some questions are What makes a human? What is real? What exists? How can we be sure that something is true? What is the difference between the good life and the bad life? How can we decide on the right thing to do? What's the difference between a good argument and a bad ... 't know everything, but he enjoyed questioning people and getting people to think deeper. Also, Socrates is having a discussion with his friend on whether virtues are teachable. However, their conversation leads to what does it take for a man to be a success; ...

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... show what has caused this reputation and slander. Listen then. Perhaps some of you will think I am jesting, but be sure that all I shall say is true. What has caused my reputation is none other than a certain kind of wisdom. What kind of wisdom? Human wisdom, perhaps. It may be that I ... " if, as I say, you were to acquit me on those terms, I would say to you: "Men of Athens, I am grateful and I am your friend, but I will obey the god rather than you, and as long as I draw breath and am able, I shall not cease to practice philosophy, to exhort you ... Socrates speaks out against this,...

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... : Siddhartha had begun to feel the seeds of discontent within him. He had begun to feel that the love of his mother and father, and also the love of his friend Govinda, would not always make him happy, give his peace, satisfy and suffice him (5). Discontented, Siddhartha longs to find the answer to the all-important question: what is life? He ... craves knowledge, as he does not yet know what wisdom is. Unlike his friend Govinda, who is more than willing to be taught by the Buddha, Siddhartha craves to experience Samsara himself and find his own path. When Siddhartha chooses to join the ...

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... aware that by relocating to another state he would be treated far more harshly then by following the orders of Athens. This is Crito's last chance to save his beloved friend from death. Socrates seems to have his mind made up on what he should do. Can Crito redirect his thinking and save his ... friend from death? Socrates shows respect and he is satisfied with his government. Before the courts made their decision on his execution they gave him the decision of banishment or death. " ... , for example, a wrong does not equal a wrong. His state wronged him but it does not justify him to ...

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... morally. A Decision of Life The dialogue Crito, by Plato, recounts the last days of Socrates, immediately before his execution was going to take place in Athens. In the dialogue, Socrates" friend, Crito, proposes that Socrates escape from prison. Socrates considers this proposal, trying to decide if escaping would be "just" and "morally justified." Eventually, Socrates concludes that the act is considered ... it. If one is to avoid all pain in his or her life, then how will that person truly know what true pleasure feels like? True pleasure comes only after experiencing pain. If a perso...

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... the soul, choices, and describes justice as the ultimate "form" of man and the ideals he should strive for. Whether or not Socrates defines the "true" meaning of justice is disputable. Nevertheless, Plato's Republic has come to be known as a great philosophical masterpiece. Several characters in the book give what they ... to your enemies." But, in this, the faults are easily apparent and Socrates is quick to point them out. How does one know who is friend or enemy? Furthermore, can an action be good or bad, and what does that mean? Through analogies Socrates examines the veracity of the...

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... . Crito: A Decision of Life The dialogue Crito, by Plato, recounts the last days of Socrates, immediately before his execution was going to take place in Athens. In the dialogue, Socrates" friend, Crito, proposes that Socrates escape from prison. Socrates considers this proposal, trying to decide if escaping would be "just" and "morally justified." Eventually, Socrates concludes that the act is considered ... is awaiting his execution, many of his friends, including Crito, arrive with a foolproof plan for his escape from Athens to live in exile volu! ntarily. Socrates calmly debates with...

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... , awaiting execution for crimes he did not commit, he stated just that: "the really important thing is not to live, but to live well (Crito 48b). Socrates and his elder friend and mentor, Crito, are in the midst of a very important conversation/ debate regarding the justice of a proposed escape. As the discussion moves deeper and deeper, Socrates is able to reason ... that justice is on your side; but violence against mother or father is an unholy act, and it is a far greater sin against your country what the law says is true" (51c). As Socrates stated before, the truth is the popular vi...

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