Post by Jacqueline Horowitz on Aug 31, 2015 0:30:25 GMT
2 Essay Questions:
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
- Socrates was sentenced to death for 2 reasons. One was "corrupting the youth" and the other was "impiety". He "failed to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledged" and "introduced new deities". I believe that Socrates was trying to teach the way he believed. Because this was going against every one else's ways, this caused conflict and did lead to being sentenced to death. Unfortunately, at this time, there was only one way. I believe it is important to hear other people's opinions and perspectives in order to gain a broader understanding of topics.
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
- Some people were raised with religion, and some were raised more non-religious. I would imagine it would be hard to understand someone else's perspective on a topic if it was going against everything you were taught. Sometimes this erupts in conflict. If you cannot understand someone's view because it is conflicting with what you believe to be right, then you will strongly disagree with that person. I try to be understanding of all people and idea's that they want to share. Whether or not it goes against what I have been taught, I always keep an open mind to not only avoid conflict, but to possibly learn something new and hear someone else's perspective on a topic.
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
- Socrates was sentenced to death for 2 reasons. One was "corrupting the youth" and the other was "impiety". He "failed to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledged" and "introduced new deities". I believe that Socrates was trying to teach the way he believed. Because this was going against every one else's ways, this caused conflict and did lead to being sentenced to death. Unfortunately, at this time, there was only one way. I believe it is important to hear other people's opinions and perspectives in order to gain a broader understanding of topics.
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
- Some people were raised with religion, and some were raised more non-religious. I would imagine it would be hard to understand someone else's perspective on a topic if it was going against everything you were taught. Sometimes this erupts in conflict. If you cannot understand someone's view because it is conflicting with what you believe to be right, then you will strongly disagree with that person. I try to be understanding of all people and idea's that they want to share. Whether or not it goes against what I have been taught, I always keep an open mind to not only avoid conflict, but to possibly learn something new and hear someone else's perspective on a topic.
