Post by otaleb on Jun 29, 2015 8:03:01 GMT
Week #1
1) Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was put through trial and a death sentence under the following accusations: "He did not believe in the the gods recognized by the state" and "he had corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings." (2). Socrates urged his students to refrain from being blind followers of any subject. His passion for advocating a self-directed lifestyle was threatening to Athenian politicians.
Meletus was the largest advocate for Socrates being put to death. (4) Socrates had the opportunity to accept an exile as a substitute for death, but he wanted to teach his students to embrace death (2). Socrates knew he would always be considered the "corrupter" regardless of the city he resided (72). Socrates' ability to challenge the deep rooted beliefs of his society is the reason he is a prominent figure in philosophical studies today.
(2014). How socrates died: A selection from plato's dialogues. MSAC Philosophy Group. Retrieved from www.neuralsurfer.com
2) Why is there conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Science is the study of every aspect of the world through observations and experimentation. It provides a practical answer for a variety of questions we face throughout our life. Some view science as a conflicting study because it negates their religious beliefs. Science is an explanation of the "perceivable" aspects of life while religion provides an explanation which could never be rationalized through scientific study. "The Great Mystery" describes science as "a record of how man achieved such acclimations and how, in turn, such new insights transformed his understanding of how the universe actually works." (10). Studies such as evolution seem to challenge the validity of certain religions. Which is what abstains certain followers from delving into scientific study.
Worked Cited: Source: Lane, David. The Great Mystery, Matter vs. Spirit. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group; 2014
1) Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was put through trial and a death sentence under the following accusations: "He did not believe in the the gods recognized by the state" and "he had corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings." (2). Socrates urged his students to refrain from being blind followers of any subject. His passion for advocating a self-directed lifestyle was threatening to Athenian politicians.
Meletus was the largest advocate for Socrates being put to death. (4) Socrates had the opportunity to accept an exile as a substitute for death, but he wanted to teach his students to embrace death (2). Socrates knew he would always be considered the "corrupter" regardless of the city he resided (72). Socrates' ability to challenge the deep rooted beliefs of his society is the reason he is a prominent figure in philosophical studies today.
(2014). How socrates died: A selection from plato's dialogues. MSAC Philosophy Group. Retrieved from www.neuralsurfer.com
2) Why is there conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Science is the study of every aspect of the world through observations and experimentation. It provides a practical answer for a variety of questions we face throughout our life. Some view science as a conflicting study because it negates their religious beliefs. Science is an explanation of the "perceivable" aspects of life while religion provides an explanation which could never be rationalized through scientific study. "The Great Mystery" describes science as "a record of how man achieved such acclimations and how, in turn, such new insights transformed his understanding of how the universe actually works." (10). Studies such as evolution seem to challenge the validity of certain religions. Which is what abstains certain followers from delving into scientific study.
Worked Cited: Source: Lane, David. The Great Mystery, Matter vs. Spirit. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group; 2014