PHIL 1301 Week 1 Discussion 1

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PHIL 1301 Week 1 Discussion 1 

Discussion Board 1

Respond to TWO of the following questions:

1.      Read the excerpt from Pericles’ famous speech. Are the qualities he praises characteristics of democracy? Do you see those characteristics in American democracy? Why or why not?

2.      Is rhetoric an art that seeks to teach people to be good and just, or is rhetoric simply a tool, in itself neither good nor bad, to use to persuade others to do what you want? Are tyrants like Adolf Hitler “good rhetoricians,” or are they misusing rhetoric? Explain your answer.

3.      What is the significance of the Myth of the Cave? Do you see examples in today’s society of people living in Plato’s metaphorical cave? Who are they, and why do you think they are like Plato’s cave dwellers?

4.      What do you think: Is it more important to be just or to appear just? Why?

Note: To earn full credit for this graded discussion, post at least two times. First, post your own thoughts. This post should be substantial (containing at least 150-200 words). Next, respond to the post of another student. Remember to follow the rules of netiquette. Be polite, professional, and thoughtful. This post should contain at least 50-100 words. All posts need to be in your own words.

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