Directions: Answer any two of the following four essay questions in considerable detail. Be sure to include supporting reasons for your view and explain clearly the philosophical concepts used. Provide specific and thoroughly explained examples illustrating those concepts.
- Explain several reasons why we should free ourselves from the prejudices of the practical individual according to Bertrand Russell. Include in your answer what ``enlargement of self'' is. Be sure to explain specific examples of the philosophical and practical minds.
- Explain in detail the argument Socrates uses to show that death is a good. Is the argument a good one? Why or why not?
- According to Socrates, how should a person live? What should be our chief concern? Explain the philosophy called ``the Socratic Paradox.'' Explain the example of whether Socrates would support seeking ones own interest by cheating on a minor test in order to get graduate on time and obtain a high-paying job. Explain why is Socrates' belief is called paradoxical.
- According to Tolstoy, how is it that faith provides life's meaning, and science, philosophy, and art do not. Provide a detailed explanation. Explain examples of the kind of faith of which Tolstoy would not approve.
Lee Archie
2010-02-01
