Why did socrates think that fearing death is unwise

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Philosophy Question - Answer the following questions after reading of The Apology: Apology By Plato, Translated by Benjamin Jowett

1) What is the main point Socrates made by telling the story about the Oracle of Delphi?

2) How did Socrates defend himself against the charge of corrupting the youth and the charge of atheism (impiety)?

3) Why did Socrates think that fearing death is unwise?

4) At one point Socrates compared himself to a gadfly (horsefly) and the Athenians to a thoroughbred horse. What is the point of this comparison?

5) Why did Socrates not seek public office?

CRITICAL QUESTIONS -

1) Socrates asserted that the unexamined life is not worth living. Imagine living your life using the Socratic method to examine your own beliefs and actions as well as the beliefs and actions of others. Would this be a good way to live? Why, or why not?

2) What are some of the basic assumptions made by Socrates in response to the verdict of death?

3) What is one basic difference between Socrates's views of the good life and Buddha's? Support your answer with an argument.

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