Antigone Analysis and Character Motivations
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What does Antigone represent in her conflict with Creon?

  • Authority of the state
  • Familial loyalty and divine law (correct)
  • Social conformity
  • Political power

    • Creon shows mercy towards Antigone when she is arrested.

    False

    Who is Haemon and what action does he take after Antigone is sentenced to death?

    Haemon is Creon's son, engaged to Antigone, and he commits suicide after learning of her death.

    Antigone's moral decision to disobey Creon is based on her obligation to her _______.

    <p>brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their main motivations:

    <p>Antigone = Familial loyalty and divine law Creon = Authority of the state Haemon = Love for Antigone Eurydice = Motherly love and grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Creon's rigid enforcement of the law?

    <p>Destruction of his family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ismene supports Antigone's decision to disobey Creon's orders.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Creon want to achieve through his speeches?

    <p>Creon seeks approval and wants to maintain control over the city and its government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase captures Hobbes's view of human nature?

    <p>Man is a wolf to man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hobbes believed that in the state of nature, people would cooperate peacefully.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bellum omnium contra omnes' mean?

    <p>the war of all against all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hobbes views the sovereign's authority as essential to prevent the collapse of society back into the __________ state of nature.

    <p>violent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>homo homini lupus = Man is a wolf to man. ius in omnia = Right to everything. bellum omnium contra omnes = War of all against all. anhichilatio mundi = Annihilation of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hobbes predict will happen without a governing authority?

    <p>Total anarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hobbes's approach can be described as one that reflects rationalism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root cause of conflict in Hobbes's view of the state of nature?

    <p>The right to everything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does natural law guide humans towards?

    <p>The good and away from evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eternal law can be fully grasped by human reason.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the source of eternal law?

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Divine law is revealed through the ______________ and faith.

    <p>holy scriptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of law with their descriptions:

    <p>Eternal law = Rational order set by God directing creation towards its purpose Natural law = Participation of rational creatures in the eternal law Divine law = Eternal law as revealed in holy scriptures and faith Human law = Specific laws created by societies to maintain order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does reason play in the context of natural law?

    <p>It is essential for understanding and following moral obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Human law is derived solely from divine law.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals humans innately pursue according to the concept of natural law?

    <p>Life and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Grotius' primary stance regarding the relationship between individuals and legal authority?

    <p>Individuals are central to the construction of laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grotius believes that religious beliefs should be integrated into legal principles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Grotius' view, what is the role of rational choices in society?

    <p>Rational choices are the basis for constructing laws and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Grotius, natural law is grounded in __________ and individual rights.

    <p>reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Legal individualism = Focus on individuals in law and society Political individualism = Individual choices inform societal laws Rationalism = Truth guaranteed by reason, not divine authority Natural law = Grounded in reason and individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Grotius view the community in relation to individuals?

    <p>The community is a result of individual wills cooperating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grotius considers society to be an inherently organic and spiritual entity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of the social contract in Grotius' political theory?

    <p>It is a rational agreement formed through mutual consent between individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relativist vision suggest about truth?

    <p>Truth varies according to individual perspectives and cultural context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, being and non-being are strictly divided.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary virtue of Guardians in Plato's ideal state?

    <p>wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plato argues that justice is the perfection of the ______.

    <p>soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the soul with their functions:

    <p>Reason (logos) = Logical thinking and regulation Spirited (thymos) = Emotions and will Appetitive (eros) = Irrational desires and excess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Plato’s dialogue in the 'Republic' primarily focus on?

    <p>The definitions of justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Justice, according to Thrasymachus, is the advantage of the weaker.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of citizens in Plato's ideal state?

    <p>Guardians, Soldiers, Producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Plato's analogy, justice occurs when each part of the soul fulfills its role without ______.

    <p>overstepping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical view does Plato's 'Sophist' challenge?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Minos is considered a crucial and well-known dialogue of Plato.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metaphor Plato uses to describe law?

    <p>resistant fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following definitions of justice to their proponents:

    <p>Cephalus = Speaking the truth and repaying debts Polemarchus = Giving each his own Thrasymachus = Justice is the advantage of the stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ nature of truth suggests that opinions can be true and exist in conflict.

    <p>conflicting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher viewed concord as a higher form of social order involving active cooperation for justice?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antiphon agreed with Gorgias' idea of cultural unity for concord.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Aristotle's view of concord and modern contractualism?

    <p>Aristotle sees concord as a political friendship and moral bond, while modern contractualism focuses on individual agreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For Hobbes, concord is primarily a matter of __________.

    <p>survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the philosopher with their perspective on concord:

    <p>Aristotle = Political friendship and moral bond Thomas Hobbes = Pragmatic arrangement for survival John Locke = Contractual respect for natural rights Antiphon = Unity of all human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, concord involves which of the following?

    <p>Moral and civil virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Locke believed concord requires institutions that protect natural rights.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does justice play in Aristotle's understanding of concord?

    <p>Justice is a necessary component for achieving concord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern times, John Rawls associates concord with __________.

    <p>peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of society does Aristotle begin with when explaining the concept of poleis?

    <p>Partnership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The family, according to Aristotle, is considered a community rather than a society.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a family in Aristotle's perspective?

    <p>To meet everyday needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to modern philosophical evolution, concord shifted from being a moral bond to a __________ arrangement.

    <p>legal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is seen as a necessary condition for any community to survive according to Aristotle?

    <p>Peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philosophy of Law Study Notes

    • The course is on Philosophy of Law, focusing on the lessons taught by Serena Tomasi at the University of Trento.
    • Assessment is an oral interview, covering the textbook and lecture notes.
    • The date of the exam is between December 19th and January 16th.
    • Philosophy of law investigates the nature and justification of law.
    • A student's understanding of law is crucial to comprehending philosophy of law.
    • Klimt's "dark" paintings were examined in class, challenging traditional ideas about the nature of law.
    • Nietzsche's theory of eternal recurrence was a concept discussed in the context of a painting.
    • Jurisprudence is the branch of legal study concerned with the critical analysis of law.
    • The relationship between law and morality is a central theme in philosophy of law.

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