Describe how Socrates greeted the news of his condemnation
How did his philosophy prepare him for this eventuality?
Because Socrates refused to demonstrate either remorse or respect for the power of the court, he was given the death penalty.
- Confronting death, Socrates is unwavering in his certainty that he has lived a life that is just and true, and he is secure in his confidence that no harm can come to one who has lived such a life. For a just and true individual, death cannot be something to be feared.
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a. liturgy. b. lectionary. c. basilica. d. sacrament.
According to Michael Renner from the Worldwatch Institute’s State of the World 2015 report, what is driving most of our environmental problems?
a. Economic growth b. Landfill growth c. Income growth d. Technology growth
Adrienne Rich’s uses the term _______ _______ to describe the contributions of feminist
theory.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).According to Thomas Aquinas’ concept of Natural Law, all of the following would be deemed immoral EXCEPT:
a. Suicide b. Homosexuality c. Willful ignorance d. None of the above is an exception