Post by AbbieAziz on Sept 7, 2015 2:02:21 GMT
Introduction
Hi Class! My name is Abbie Aziz. For undergrad I attended UCR and obtained a B.S. in Biology. I am currently fulfilling prerequisites at Mt. Sac to apply for an entry-level master in nursing program. I work in a lab at a near by College of Pharmacy and attend Mt. Sac part time. My interests include traveling, music, and just spending time with my loved ones.
1. What was Socrates sentenced to death?
In the book “How Socrates Died” Socrates trial is outlined which ultimately leads to the reasoning behind is death. Socrates was on trial for two things, one being that he did not believe in the gods of the state and two for allegedly corrupting the Athenian youth with his teachings (P. 2). Socrates philosophically questioned/doubted the beliefs bestowed by the gods and therefore posed a threat to the state, a state deeply rooted in the routine beliefs. During Socrates time, having an opposing opinion was not only popular but it was also considered a crime. The state officials did not know anything beyond the traditional teachings of the land and any one who opposed was considered to be “sick” or “insane” or “a criminal”. Socrates never denied his philosophical thoughts, which led to his forceful suicide of ingestion poison. In essence we can say that Socrates was sentenced to death for being a philosopher.
2. Why is there a conflict for some between science and religion?
As the video “Limits of Science” touched on, conflicts arise between science and religion because unlike science, religion has no proof. With science there is always an answer, followed by concrete/logical evidence to support that answer. With religion it takes one to believe beyond what he or she can see and prove based on his or her personal logic. I myself find it more logical to have religious beliefs than to not. If I have religious beliefs and it turns out that there is no God and therefore no after life then I would have only sacrificed my time here on earth living a religious life that I enjoyed and believed in and partaking in more religious activities than secular. If I didn’t have religious beliefs and it turns out there is a God and an afterlife, I would have forfeited an eternity for a secular life on earth. Overall, the loss of not having a religious life is far greater than the loss of having a religious life.