What are Cephalus’ view of justice?
He thinks that justice is doing what is right and owning up to your debts.
What is Socrates response?
His response was that you coudn't define what was right and that if your friend lent you a gun and then he went insane and asked for it back, common sense would tell you not too but then you would breaking the laws of 'Justice'
According to Cephalus, what are the virtues of old age?
Im not sure but I think he was saying that as physical activity goes down your mental staus goes up because you have more time to sit and think.
What was Cephalus doing right before the discussion that took place?
Cephalus was sitting in an easy chair because he had just sacrificed in the courtyard.
What is the profession of Cephalus?
I guess i got this wrong because I thought that he inherited money and then invested it. (and hes father stole it, or abused it?)
Who are Cephalus and Polemarchus?
Cephalus is an old rich guy. Polemarchus... I must admit i dont know who he is (I am absalutly the worst possible person to remmeber peoples names in a story). I think these eople were talking to eaxch other most of the pelude.
Do you agree with Cephaus or with Socrates? Why? If you don't agree with either of them, write about which one you think makes the stronger arguement - even if you think it is not "right" - and why?
I am confused. Because someones reason not to accept the other persons understanding of 'justice' doesn't make sense to me. I don't see how simply saying that you wouldn't give a crazy guy his gun back is a loop whole in 'paying back your debt'. I will bring this up in class because I am having a hard time explaining this here.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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