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Study philosophy: ancient, medieval, modern
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Module 3
Socrates and Plato's Early Dialogues
1
Socrates' Elenchus in the Euthyphro
Describe Socrates' method of elenchus as demonstrated in the 'Euthyphro'.
2
The Euthyphro Dilemma: Piety, Gods, and Morality
Analyze the Euthyphro dilemma and its implications for the relationship between piety and the gods.
3
Socrates' Defense in the Apology
Reconstruct the main arguments of Socrates' defense against the formal and informal charges in the 'Apology'.
4
Socrates' Examined Life: An Apology Analysis
Analyze and evaluate Socrates' claim that 'the unexamined life is not worth living' based on his arguments in the 'Apology'.
5
Socrates' Defense in the Crito
Analyze Socrates' arguments for remaining in prison in the 'Crito'.
6
Plato on Knowledge vs. True Opinion
Explain the distinction between knowledge and true opinion as it emerges in Plato's early dialogues.
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The Pre-Socratics: The Birth of Rational Inquiry
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Plato's Metaphysics and Political Philosophy