DUE FRI, 3/16 Republic Assignment

DUE FRI, 3/16 Plato Assignment

Read: Part I Introduction, Prelude pp. 2-8 (all of the Prelude)

Post answers on your blog and also print them out and keep them in your binder so you can reference them in class. Don’t forget to put the questions in bold print and write the answer in regular print.

Answer all of the questions, this time you have to do both sections.

I. Answer the following questions – short answer (about a couple of sentences or more)

• Who are Cephalus and Polemarchus?

• What is the profession of Cephalus?

• What was Cephalus doing right before the discussion that took place?

• According to Cephalus, what are the virtues of old age?

• What are Cephalus’ view of justice?

• What is Socrates response?

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II. Write a one paragraph response to the following question:

• Do you agree with Cephaus or with Socrates? Why? If you don't agree with either of them, write about which one you think makes the stronger arguement - even if you think it is not "right" - and why?
  

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III. Try to give this a shot, if you can’t answer it that’s okay: What do you think Cephaus represents? What is particular or unique about his view of justice compared to the others you have discussed in class?