Philosophical Ideas (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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For Socrates, what does living well fundamentally mean?
For Socrates, what does living well fundamentally mean?
Living justly
What is Socrates' core principle about injustice?
What is Socrates' core principle about injustice?
It is better to suffer injustice
Why did Socrates refuse to escape from prison?
Why did Socrates refuse to escape from prison?
Escaping would break Athens' laws
How does Socrates view the Laws of Athens in the Crito?
How does Socrates view the Laws of Athens in the Crito?
As entities that nurtured him
What does Socrates say is most important in Crito 48b?
What does Socrates say is most important in Crito 48b?
Not life, but the good life
What does Horace's Carpe Diem philosophy encourage?
What does Horace's Carpe Diem philosophy encourage?
Embracing the present moment fully
What does Horace say in Odes 1.11 about tomorrow?
What does Horace say in Odes 1.11 about tomorrow?
Trust as little as possible in it
How does Horace believe one can achieve immortality?
How does Horace believe one can achieve immortality?
Through reputation & creative works
What does Horace's 'aurea mediocritas' advocate?
What does Horace's 'aurea mediocritas' advocate?
Moderation in all things
What do Socrates and Horace both agree on?
What do Socrates and Horace both agree on?
Quality of life over quantity
How do Socrates' and Horace's approaches to living well differ?
How do Socrates' and Horace's approaches to living well differ?
Socrates: justice; Horace: enjoyment
How old was Socrates at the time of his execution?
How old was Socrates at the time of his execution?
Approximately 70 years old