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1. The Apology and the Crito, taken together, reflect a principle that can be identified as the paradox of civic virtue. Explain and discuss what this means, being sure to present specific references to the two dialogues. After discussing the dialogues, present a contemporary news story that can be associated with the paradox of civic virtue. Please be specific.
2. In the Apology, Socrates presents to the jurors and everyone in the courtroom, his understanding as to why he finds himself in the situation that he is in. What is this situation? In your answer be sure to include discussion of the charges and what they refer to. Who is the Delphic Oracle and what is the role that she plays? What is the inscription over the entrance to her chamber and what does it mean? Be sure to explain, with example, the elenchus.
3.In the Crito, Socrates has a discussion with Crito. Who is Crito and why does he appear in Socrates jail cell? What are they discussing, and what are the arguments put forth by each? In your answer be sure to present each argument presented by both Crito and Socrates, in a well formulated, back and forth exchange. Why does the dialogue end the way that it does?
4. The Socratic concept of death, as it is presented in the Apology, is unfolded in a thoughtful and reasoned way. Why is Socrates reflecting on death and how does he` present his understanding of death? Please be sure to present his reasoning in the order that he unfolds it. What is his original position and his final belief, and why? In your answer, be sure to explain the distinction between migration of the soul and transmigration of the soul.
5. We have discussed the epistemological positions of rationalism and empiricism. What is the Socratic epistemological position and how does the elenchus reflect it? We have discussed the metaphysical concept of ontology. Is an ontological position articulated by Socrates? Be sure in your discussion to explain each relevant term the first time that you use it and, if appropriate, give an example to highlight your arguments.
