Socrates on Human Decision & Divine Fate (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Socrates' view on personal responsibility
Socrates' view on personal responsibility
Absolute duty to act justly regardless of consequences
What does ethical duty trump for Socrates?
What does ethical duty trump for Socrates?
Personal survival
What did Crito offer Socrates?
What did Crito offer Socrates?
Chance to escape from prison
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison?
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison?
Escaping would be an unjust decision
What do humans control completely (Socrates)?
What do humans control completely (Socrates)?
Their moral choices
Socrates' view on death
Socrates' view on death
Inevitable, part of divine order, should not be feared
What can humans control vs. not control (Socrates)?
What can humans control vs. not control (Socrates)?
Cannot control lifespan; can control virtue & moral character
Socrates' famous quote about life (Crito 48b)
Socrates' famous quote about life (Crito 48b)
The most important thing is not life, but the good life
Horace's philosophy in response to life's brevity
Horace's philosophy in response to life's brevity
Live wisely & moderately; seize opportunities (carpe diem)
Horace's famous quote from Odes 1.11
Horace's famous quote from Odes 1.11
Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow
What does Socrates emphasise above all else?
What does Socrates emphasise above all else?
Ethical responsibility
What does Horace emphasise in face of fate?
What does Horace emphasise in face of fate?
Practical wisdom
What do both Socrates & Horace accept?
What do both Socrates & Horace accept?
Fate and death as inevitable
Socrates' definition of the good life
Socrates' definition of the good life
The just and honourable life
What does Socrates prioritise over survival?
What does Socrates prioritise over survival?
Justice