[Answered] Introduction to philosophy discussion board

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Assignment OverviewUnit 3 – Discussion Board

 

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONDeliverable Length: 

 

Main post: 200 words (minimum), 2 response posts: 75 words each (minimum).

 

OBJECTIVES

 

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).

 

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Assignment Details

 

The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is known for a technique called the Socratic Method, in which the teacher leads the student through a process of questioning to come to a logically valid conclusion.

 

Born in 469 B.C.E., Socrates is considered one of the founding fathers of Western philosophy, even though he left no writings behind and very little is known about him. Everything that is known of his teachings is found in the works of his students, like Plato. Much of Plato’s writings are dialogues between Socrates and his students.

 

Using the Socratic method, answer the following questions:

 

Part 1

 

What do you think of Socrates’ conclusion that no person knowingly does evil, and therefore, all evil is ignorance? 

 

Do you agree or disagree, and why? 

 

Part 2

 

If people accepted that all evil is ignorance, what implications would that have on the justice system? 

 

How would prison sentencing or the death penalty be affected? 

 

Discuss with 2 or more classmates their opinions and whether or not you agree or disagree with their statements.

 

Solution

Socrates argues that individuals are not programmed to act in harmful ways based on human perspectives but rather in ways considered good as per human standards (Maxwel & Malete, 2018). He further claims that all acts of evil or moral wrongs are performed mainly out of ignorance and instead not with the intention to do evil. A majority of individuals find such as view to be controversial as some individuals are known to commit wrongs out of acts of self-interest or impulse. The logic behind the motivations and behaviors of human beings this argument takes a different perspective. Socrates also maintains that human’s actions were mainly motivated by self-interest, and instinct is the only human aspect that prevents one from committing harm to oneself (Maxwel & Malete, 2018)…………….Purchase the link to access the full answer @$5