Discussion Prompt 1: First principle of Socrates

Discussion Prompt 1:

Let’s start our discussion by thinking about what Socrates thinks from 1.3. When you answer these questions (make your total answer 5-7 complete and thorough sentences total, in other words 5-7 total sentences for discussion prompt 1), be sure to give Socrates the benefit of the doubt. After all, there is no question that Socrates was a smart person. He lived at a different time and may appear strange to us, but you will find that his ideas are still relevant if you give them some consideration.

• Do you agree with the first principle of Socrates, which leads him to claim that no one willingly does harm? Why do you agree or disagree with him?
• Can you think of examples from your own life or experience that demonstrate that people deliberately do harm for harm’s sake?
• Is the second claim true or false? Can you think of examples to prove the second claim true? False?
• Why might Socrates believe that harm to one’s character is more significant than even death? Is Socrates mistaken? If you believe he is mistaken, on what do you base your claim?

Discussion Prompt 2:

What is something from this week’s material that stands out to you, something you found interesting, frustrating, or something you’d like further assistance with? Like with discussion prompt 1, this answer should be 5-7 complete and thorough sentences.