HIST CHP 6: Part 3- Socrates | History, Philosophy & Death

Socrates proposed all of the following, except:

• 1. True statements should be logically consistent

• 1. Knowledge and opinion are two different things

• 1. Our senses may mislead us

• Finding answers is more important than asking questions

Why was Socrates' quest for truth considered so dangerous by Athenian society?

• 1. He was ultimately questioning the origins of Athenian democracy and this upset Athenian politicians.

• 1. He kept proving that those who thought they knew a lot actually knew nothing, which was very embarassing for many important people in Athenian society.

• 1. He was ultimately questioning religious beliefs, which in turn threatened the very foundations of Athenian society.

• 1. He ultimately questioned Athenian knowledge and the foundations of Greek science.

Why was Socrates sentenced to death?

• 1. He refused to answer others' questions.

• 1. He corrupted the youth of the city with his philosophical ideas.

• 1. His philosophical ideas were in clear contradiction with Greek mythology.

• 1. He was an atheist.

Our main source of information on Socrates comes from _____.

1. 
   

• Plato
• Herodotus
• Xenophon
• Aristotle

By sentencing Socrates to death, the Athenians:

• 1. helped to restore the peace and order of everyday Athenian life

• 1. delayed the beginning of Western philosophy

• 1. accidentally helped preserve his legacy

• 1. got rid of his annoying philosophical inquiries until Aristotle came along