Although, we believe in whatever is visible to us and what we can sense, we cannot rely on our senses either because, they are imperfect and are based on how we as an individual's see things not how they truly are. ... They can only see the light of the fire behind them and the shadows of people passing by the fire and they think this is the reality, or this is how the world is, (Plato 211). ... We are chained by our thoughts and we only see what we want to see regardless of knowing about the truth, we are not even trying to look at thing from another perspective. ... Reality is not what ...

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In other words, what we thought of as real and true were basically the products of our own thoughts and actions--our communication. ... He was, however, very similar in thought to the Sophists. ... I think this means that as long as a person can accept more than one answer to a question they are considered wise only if they can take their opinions and can change them based on truths not fiction. I also think this means to not be open minded. ... Heraclitus believes that the world is constantly changing. ...

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Nick: How can I think of what is? ... How do you think us, as human beings, should think and live? ... Anaxagoras: I think I can answer that for you nick. ... What we are and what is can only be what we make of it. ... We are always in constant change with the logos. ...

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Even today in modern times we are embracing these materialistic thoughts. ... The story Oedipus the king was somewhat of a warning of how people were beginning to think about religion and science. ... These men were all great thinkers and all of them had a big impact on the way people thought. ... In modern time we have a great thinker named J. ... As deep as our society is in Materialistic thoughts it is hard for me to imagine us ever changing our ways. ...

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According to Socrates, such a definition would be unacceptable because it is a mere list and because the craft of shoemaking can be defined as "knowing how to make shoes." ... Pursuing the perfect definition, however fruitless, still makes one think and organize their thoughts. ... Everything we know of Socrates comes from Plato's dialogues, which makes it difficult to separate their thoughts enough to find any arguable differences. We can, however, explore how Plato expanded upon his mentors" beliefs. ... Plato used mathematics to explain that we base geometry around perfect angles,...

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And how can one ever be sure if they found out? How would you know? ... It is true that a person can be so ugly, but if you get to know the person and see the good in them, you can look past their appearance and eventually not even notice it. ... Socratic Method is to show us that even though we thought that we knew something, we really didn't. ... During the Peloponnesian Wars between Athens and Sparta that annoyance changed to threat. ...

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How do we distinguish between the appearance of something and the truth about it? ... But as rational beings we have the capacity to think deeply and logically about them and come up with an idea it try to explain them. ... The Cave also shows how knowing the truth can be a burden, in that those who know it feel obligated to tell others about it, and to try to change the world. In this context one can understand how ignorance may very well be bliss. ... This is how we stop suffering. ...

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Fortunately, Socrates has a small group of people who listen to him and learn from him about how to think. ... In addition, if we read from the book, we could see that Socrates was weird and crazy, but if he chooses to die this can prove that Socrates is brave and courageous. ... How can we be sure that something is true? ... How can we decide on the right thing to do? ... Also, philosophy can help us decide how our lives can by learning a certain concept or lesson on life. ...

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Platonic thought has shaped much of the western world. ... This is an illustration of how the soul uses the bodies (Phaedo, p. 37-38). ... Plato thought that we were created in parts- part of us being truth and the rest being nothing. ... In a twinkling of an eye we will be changed. None of us know for sure what we will be changed to, but we can have the confidence that God has prepared a better body for us. ...

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Three of these men - Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, have permanently changed the way people think, believe and process the intricacies of human thought. ... He believed that everything changes and grows. ... Even to this day, in the science world, we use different names for species. ... He believed that everything can be reduced using an easier way. ... Even though their input was probably overlooked, we still study and utilize till this day....

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Through investigating Socrates" defense and noting how successful his defense was, can we justify whether to find Socrates guilty or not guilty of the counts he was faced with? ... As the apology has many levels and aspects to it, each aspect can be observed separately. ... Socrates engaged in dialogue with men whom were thought to be wise in Athens. ... Socrates: well, dear friend, is that what you think? ... Even though Socrates speech did not result in an acquittal, he claims that he would not change his speech even to escape death. ...

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After reading the following paragrph of what is just and un just, how can a grading policy compare? ... How would this teacher know that? ... I believe that the letter is important part of history showing how we as blacks are also educated and have views and say so's about what was and is still at hand today, yet with little importance as it was forty years ago. ... This letter influenced me to think more about the past and how my forefathers experienced and endured the struggles of the white man and how the white man tried to keep blacks down. So, I am now even more interested to fight ...

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The have well thought out opinions, and they are very learned people. ... Even though it is said that he was one of the most original, influential, and controversial figures in ancient Greek philosophy. ... The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways--I to die, and you to live. ... The way that he was willing to die for his personal beliefs shows just how strong a believe he had. ... I in some ways agree with Socrates and that you should fight for what you believe in and nobody should change the way you think about something or someone. ...

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We are unable to grow toward greater understanding of our true nature unless we take time to examine and reflect upon our life. ... Death is one of two things for Socrates: "either the dead are nothing and have no perception of anything, or it is, as we are told, a change and relocating of the soul from here to another place" (Apology 41). ... He was the type of man to lay his values "on the table" and change them appropriately. ... The injury caused many problems in his life, even interfering with his job. ... From this reflection we can gain insights on the value of human life, which adds ...

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Thoreau writes: "How does it become a man to behave toward the American government today? ... I think we should be men first, and subjects afterward." ... I please myself with imagining a State at last which can afford to be just to all men, and to treat the individual with respect as a neighbor; which even would not think it inconsistent with its own repose if a few were to live aloof from it, not meddling with it, nor embraced by it, who fulfilled all the duties of neighbors and fellow men. ... That is the reason why Thoreau explains that we should leave the political world alone. ... As...

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However, it also depends on the way an individual thinks and how their way of thinking could contribute to improving society. ... They questioned people's way of life and even the meaning of life itself. ... They can be easily exposed through a proper line of questioning. Since people change to often, he believes that married was a mistake. ... They learned by questioning and the answers they received open many doors we couldn't see. ...

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He establishes the extent to which we are responsible for our own actions and how we should go about correcting a wrong. ... This proves that human knowledge and wisdom can serve as justice without the direct intervention of the gods. ... The Furies are depicted as careless deities that only want to uphold family values and have a difficult time adjusting to changes in society and piety. ... However, Euthyphro felt that "it [was] ridiculous for [Socrates] to think that it made any difference whether the victim is a stranger or a relative," (4c). ... In order to act justly, Euthyphro ...

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Maybe it's a calendar, or a place to hold ceremonies or sacrifices, the truth is, we don't know for sure because we weren't there. ... It deals with a culture hero, (think Jesus) the first man and woman, a tree, and a snake or serpent of some kind. ... Literally all of his possessions, even carvings meant to act as servants, were placed in the tomb. ... It is interesting to see how art differs between cultures. ... Even his box of servants was made out of gold. ...

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Sophism has changed religion and caused a great deal of confusion for those that strongly believed in the gods, omens and oracles. ... They gave many speeches and at times people didn't even know what they were talking about, they would just applaud. ... He taught him how to cross-examine someone by using the question and answer method. ... Alcibiades used his teachings to prove that he was strong and that he was an independent thinker. ... He won wars for them and even though they did not always agree with the things he said, they still supported him. ...

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