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Ancient Greek Philosophers Unit 1_Sophia (solutions) (ASSURED A)
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Ancient Greek Philosophers Unit 1_Sophia (solutions) (ASSURED A) 1 question was answered incorrectly. 1 In the Phaedo, Socrates makes all of the following claims, EXCEPT: Valuing what is right mor ... e than life is illogical and meaningless. Sensory distractions hinder the soul's pursuit of truth and knowledge. The philosopher is concerned with the soul and not with the body. 7/5/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://excelsior.sophia.org/spcc/ancient-greek-philosophers/milestone_take_feedbacks/4514445 2/21 Without a body to impede his or her progress, the philosopher may see things as they truly are. RATIONALE The Phaedo is a conversation between Socrates and his students about death. It takes place just before his execution. During this conversation, Socrates demonstrates why philosophers should not fear death, which he defines as the end of the life of the body, but not of the soul. He believes that there is no value in preserving the life of the body if preservation comes at the expense of the soul's pursuit of wisdom (i.e., what is right). CONCEPT The Phaedo: The Death of Socrates [Show More]
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