PHL100Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sophist
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5th century bc athens (philosophy"s start) (great greek civilizations) Why? (social reasons: social structures = powerful ruler (nobility) & ppl who ought to follow the ruler/rules; kingship/emperorship) Ex) spordam : whole society was run as an army. Ex) let everyone play as ruling! (everyone can propose legislation, vote, speak on- the law. ) Because of this, : arts of persuasion (is a valuable skill -> reputation, etc. ) (within democracy, x monarchy , athens became leaders of military pact that won important wars -> leading power in 5th century! There is no one wiser than socrates. no way! Socrates: elenchus (not just having views, rational examination &reflection on views, proposals examined, considered, etc. 501 citizens listened to arguments of prosecutor and defense. Trial for: 1) socrates did not believe in deities of the state religion. > immediate penalty, no appeal: result: he is guilty < he should be killed.
