Republic Assignment 3/18

I. Answer the following questions – short answer (about a couple of sentences or more)


Question : Who are Cephalus and Polem

Cephalus is the dad and Polemarchus is the son.

Question: What is the profession of Cephalus?

Business

Question: What was Cephalus doing right before the discussion that took place?

He was doing some sacrifice

Question: According to Cephalus, what are the virtues of old age?

Knowledge of what is ahead and experiences that the young people have not yet had.

Question: What are Cephalus’ view of justice?

He thinks that justice is paying your debts and not lying.

Question: What is Socrates response?

Socrates gives a short story saying some of its flaws. He says there are times where you do not pay your debts and you lie.

Question: Do you agree with Cephaus or with Socrates? Why? If you don't agree with either of them, write about which one you think makes the stronger arguement - even if you think it is not "right" - and why?

I agree with Socrates because what he said was true. He said thatpeople where going to be able to lie and not pay what the owe. Knowing that not every one is a good person not every one they are going to lie to people.