phil 110: socratic method of thinking

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At the end of the Socratic dialogue "Euthyphro":

We realize that both Socrates and Euthyphro are ignorant about holiness/piety.

In the Socratic dialogue, "Euthyphro," Euthyphro's first definition of Holiness/Piety fails to stand up to Socrates' criticism because:

a. It only gives an example, but not a definition of holiness/piety.

The Socratic Method begins when Socrates claims to be ignorant about a matter that is being discussed in a conversation. The name for Socrates' claim of ignorance is:

b. Socratic Irony

In the Socratic dialogue, "Crito," the laws of Athens maintain that it would be wrong or unjust for Socrates to escape from prison because:

c. It would cause harm to the state of Athens.

The arguments that Crito makes why Socrates should escape from prison include:

e. All of the Above.

A typical Socratic dialogue ends with a clear and agreed upon resolution to the question under discussion.

false

In the Socratic dialogue, "Crito", the character of Crito is able to convince Socrates that it would be morally right for Socrates to escape from prison.

false

In the dialogue "Euthyphro," featuring Socrates, the character of Euthyphro is able to convince Socrates that holiness is what the gods approve of.

false

The goal of the Socratic Method is to find clear and coherent definitions of concepts, especially moral concepts.

true


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