Question: Discuss and evaluate the reasons Socrates gives for not escaping jail

Question: Discuss and evaluate the reasons Socrates gives for not escaping jail even though he had ample opportunity to do so. What is the nature of the “social contract” here that Socrates is following? Answer:  Socrates, as we know in our previous lesson of this class, was sentenced to death for allegedly corrupting the youth… Continue reading Question:
Discuss and evaluate the reasons Socrates gives for not escaping jail

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Text

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 7, 8 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook – for historical/political influences) Initial Post Instructions Choose one of the literary movements that you read about this week and at least one work from that movement. Movements, authors, and famous… Continue reading Required Resources
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  Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and

  Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and ought not do. So strict that he argued that it is always and everywhere wrong to lie. a.) Explain why Kant thought that lying was always wrong using the categorical imperative as a guide. b.) Explain whether you think Kant was right… Continue reading  
Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and

  Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and

  Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and ought not do. So strict that he argued that it is always and everywhere wrong to lie. a.) Explain why Kant thought that lying was always wrong using the categorical imperative as a guide. b.) Explain whether you think Kant was right… Continue reading  
Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy is extremely strict about what we ought and

  Instructions Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of th

  Instructions Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of the questions below to answer. Answer the question you chose in a response that is a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs. Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should cite the textbook and use brief quotations and… Continue reading  
Instructions
Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of th

  Instructions Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of th

  Instructions Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of the questions below to answer. Answer the question you chose in a response that is a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs. Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should cite the textbook and use brief quotations and… Continue reading  
Instructions
Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Then choose ONE of th