Socrates on Human Decision & Divine Fate (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Why did Socrates refuse Crito's offer to escape from prison?
Why did Socrates refuse Crito's offer to escape from prison?
He believed escaping would be unjust
What does Socrates believe humans have complete control over?
What does Socrates believe humans have complete control over?
Their moral choices
How does Socrates view death in his philosophy?
How does Socrates view death in his philosophy?
As inevitable and part of divine order
According to Socrates, what can humans control about their lives?
According to Socrates, what can humans control about their lives?
Virtue and moral character
What does Socrates famously declare in Crito 48b?
What does Socrates famously declare in Crito 48b?
'The most important thing is not life'
How does Socrates define 'the good life'?
How does Socrates define 'the good life'?
The just and honourable life
What does Horace advocate in response to life's brevity?
What does Horace advocate in response to life's brevity?
Living wisely and moderately
What is Horace's famous quote from Odes 1.11?
What is Horace's famous quote from Odes 1.11?
'Seize the day, trusting little in tomorrow'
What is the key difference between Socrates' and Horace's priorities?
What is the key difference between Socrates' and Horace's priorities?
Socrates: ethics; Horace: practical wisdom
What important similarity do Socrates and Horace share?
What important similarity do Socrates and Horace share?
Both accept fate and death as inevitable
What do both Socrates and Horace focus on defining?
What do both Socrates and Horace focus on defining?
The 'good life'
What later philosophical traditions did Socratic philosophy influence?
What later philosophical traditions did Socratic philosophy influence?
Platonic and Christian thinking