Socrates' View on Repaying Debts vs Cephalus' Definition of Justice
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What does Socrates contradict Cephalus on?

  • The importance of speaking the truth
  • The definition of 'justice'
  • The significance of repaying debts (correct)
  • The concept of personal difficulties

    • What is Socrates' main point in the conflict with Cephalus?

  • Personal difficulties are inevitable
  • Protecting others from harm is more important than repaying debts (correct)
  • Repaying debts is always important
  • Moral failures are caused by ethical judgments

    • What is described as 'personal difficulties' in the text?

  • Moral failures
  • Encountered and handled issues on a personal level (correct)
  • Ethical judgments
  • Conflicts between moral norms

    • What moral norms are in conflict in the discussed scenario?

    <p>'Repaying one's debts' and 'returning borrowed items to a mentally ill friend'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what makes moral dilemmas challenging for the agent?

    <p>The inevitability of making mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what leads to most moral quandaries according to the text?

    <p>Personal level ethical judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conflict arises between Cephalus and Socrates regarding debt repayment?

    <p>Cephalus believes in repaying all debts, while Socrates thinks it is not always appropriate to refund debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In moral dilemmas, what is the typical outcome for the agent, according to the text?

    <p>The agent is predestined to moral failure regardless of their actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cephalus associate with 'justice' in the text?

    <p>Speaking the truth but not paying debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Socrates challenge Cephalus' notion of 'justice' regarding debt repayment?

    <p>Socrates contradicts Cephalus by stating there are instances where it is inappropriate to refund debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes personal difficulties in moral quandaries, as per the text?

    <p>Personal difficulties are encountered and dealt with at an individual level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Socrates argue that it may not be appropriate to refund one's debts in some cases?

    <p>Because repaying certain debts could put others at risk or harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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