Socrates

For a Moral Principle to be "Prima Facie" is to...

... have exceptions.

What is the relation between the term "better" and Socrates' Third Moral Principle?

"Better" simply means a position of authority (E.g. Captain is better than their soldiers).

Socrates was a huge critic of...

...Athenian democracy (if you chose religion, however, this would also be true).

In relation to the first two, Socrates Third Moral Principle could be described as...

...a combination of two.

Socrates taught that all wrongdoing & immorality was due to...

...ignorance (lack of knowledge).

Who was Socrates?

Athenian who lived from 469 - 399 BCE. Pronounced by the Delphi Oracle to be the "wisest of people".

Define "apologia":

Greek word, which can be translated to "defense" or "speech in defense"; not actually an apology.

Why was Socrates a huge critic of _____ _____?

He argued that if you wanted to learn how to train for the Olympics, would you poll your neighbors & community for advice? No; rather, you would seek out the experts. Same thing should go for the government; go to the experts, not the masses.

Why did the Delphi Oracle pronounce Socrates to be the "wisest of people"?

He was willing to admit his own ignorance.

What were Socrates' first three Moral Principles, as presented in "The Apology"?

P1) One must never do injustice, or the work of a bad man P2) One must obey the orders of his commander/ruler P3) One must never do injustice to or disobey him who is "better", whether he be a god or a man

What were Socrates' last two Moral Principles, as presented in "The Crito"?

P4) One must not do an unjust act or ill-treat another. P5) One must do what one has agreed to do, provided it is just.

Which of Socrates' Moral Principles did he consider to be Absolute (without exception)?

The First (P1) and [Fourth (P4)?].

Which of Socrate's Moral Principles were "Prima Facie"?

The Second (P2), [Third (P3)?], and Fifth (P5).

What is the relation between "death" and Socrates' First Moral Principle?

To Socrates, morals are to be important enough to sacrifice one's life over.

What is the exact meaning of "ill-treat", in regards to Socrates' Fourth Moral Principle?

To do harm, be it physically, emotionally, or psychologically.