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In Plato's story, what is the name of the ring that he uses in examining a question?

Gyges’ ring (correct)

Baggins’ ring

Aristocles’ ring

The invisible ring

What term does Plato use for the ideal or conceptual entities that make knowledge possible?

Types

Forms (correct)

Kinds

Sorts

Which book by Plato details the ideal state and discusses who should rule based on his theory of reality?

The Republic (correct)

The Aristocracy

The Academy

The Utopia

Which story from Book VII of The Republic describes the ascent from illusion to enlightenment?

The Allegory of the Cave Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, which of the following is NOT one of the four virtues necessary for a good society and a happy individual?

patience Signup and view all the answers

What form of government did Plato consider to be the most ideal?

aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

What did the Oracle of Athens say about Socrates' wisdom?

True Signup and view all the answers

According to Socrates, why is death not to be feared?

In the worst case, it is like a night of dreamless sleep Signup and view all the answers

Why was Socrates put on trial?

For corrupting the young Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following did Socrates believe about human life?

Human life must have both good and bad because we only understand the concepts in relation to each other Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates argue about society's laws and his death penalty?

True Signup and view all the answers

In discussing justice, what question does Plato raise?

'Are we just for intrinsic reasons or only for fear of punishment?' Signup and view all the answers