Post by Stacey V on Apr 27, 2015 5:58:23 GMT
Essay Questions
1. Socrates was sentenced to death because he is accused of not believing in the gods which are recognized by his country and for corrupting the youth with his philosophies. He was prosecuted by a young man Meletus, and judged by the state. Socrates was accused of his crimes against the state when he was 70 years old. A close friend, Euthyphro, was also a rational thinker. Euthyphro was fearful about the fate of his friend, but Socrates believed that he would be exonerated from at least the first accusation. Socrates felt he did not always defy the gods of his state. Euthyphro intends to stand by his friend Socrates if questioned because Euthyphro was considered a wise man by peers. Euthyphro even agreed to allow Socrates to inform his judgers that he was mentored by him. Socrates understood that it was differences in how individuals find answers to difficult questions such as god that cause enemies and wars to ignite. Despite his realistic philosophies, Socrates was found guilty of his crimes and sentenced to dead by drinking poison. Socrates accepted his fate and welcomed the poisonous concoction. After drinking it, he talked with carried on conversations with his loved ones until he succumb to the poisonous effects.
2. For many years, science and religion have been in conflict. Sciences such as astronomy could rewrite the book of Genesis. This type of thinking led to many great thinks to be banished from their countries. Devout believes have faith that religion could explain phenomenas such as the creation of the earth and stars. It was the rise of rational thinking which led to a conflict with religious beliefs. The notion that we are made of light and possess a soul has had a great influence on religious outlooks. It is when we are told that we are merely a body made up of matter, some people may feel a sense of entrapment (Mysterium Tremendum: Part 1). We tend to think we are more than just flat matter. Our spiritual literature insists that we are something beyond matter. Science insists that matter is simply atoms reconfigured to create our diverse world. This goes against several religious beliefs.
1. Socrates was sentenced to death because he is accused of not believing in the gods which are recognized by his country and for corrupting the youth with his philosophies. He was prosecuted by a young man Meletus, and judged by the state. Socrates was accused of his crimes against the state when he was 70 years old. A close friend, Euthyphro, was also a rational thinker. Euthyphro was fearful about the fate of his friend, but Socrates believed that he would be exonerated from at least the first accusation. Socrates felt he did not always defy the gods of his state. Euthyphro intends to stand by his friend Socrates if questioned because Euthyphro was considered a wise man by peers. Euthyphro even agreed to allow Socrates to inform his judgers that he was mentored by him. Socrates understood that it was differences in how individuals find answers to difficult questions such as god that cause enemies and wars to ignite. Despite his realistic philosophies, Socrates was found guilty of his crimes and sentenced to dead by drinking poison. Socrates accepted his fate and welcomed the poisonous concoction. After drinking it, he talked with carried on conversations with his loved ones until he succumb to the poisonous effects.
2. For many years, science and religion have been in conflict. Sciences such as astronomy could rewrite the book of Genesis. This type of thinking led to many great thinks to be banished from their countries. Devout believes have faith that religion could explain phenomenas such as the creation of the earth and stars. It was the rise of rational thinking which led to a conflict with religious beliefs. The notion that we are made of light and possess a soul has had a great influence on religious outlooks. It is when we are told that we are merely a body made up of matter, some people may feel a sense of entrapment (Mysterium Tremendum: Part 1). We tend to think we are more than just flat matter. Our spiritual literature insists that we are something beyond matter. Science insists that matter is simply atoms reconfigured to create our diverse world. This goes against several religious beliefs.