Philosophical Ideas (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Socrates' def. of living well
Socrates' def. of living well
Living justly
Socrates on suffering vs committing injustice
Socrates on suffering vs committing injustice
Better to suffer injustice than commit it
Key Socrates quote: Crito 48b
Key Socrates quote: Crito 48b
The most important thing is not life, but the good life
Why Socrates refused escape
Why Socrates refused escape
Would break laws & betray his principles of justice
Socrates' attitude to death
Socrates' attitude to death
Inevitable; quality of life matters more than length
Meaning of Carpe Diem
Meaning of Carpe Diem
Seize the day, embrace the present moment
Horace quote: Odes 1.11
Horace quote: Odes 1.11
Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow
Horace on achieving immortality
Horace on achieving immortality
Through reputation & creative works/art
Horace quote: Odes 3.30
Horace quote: Odes 3.30
I have built a monument more lasting than bronze
Horace's aurea mediocritas
Horace's aurea mediocritas
Golden mean - moderation in all things
What Socrates & Horace both agreed on
What Socrates & Horace both agreed on
Quality of life matters more than quantity
Socrates' focus: living well
Socrates' focus: living well
Justice, moral duty, integrity
Horace's focus: living well
Horace's focus: living well
Enjoyment, moderation, lasting legacy
Setting of Crito dialogue
Setting of Crito dialogue
Athenian prison, Socrates awaiting execution