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Exploring Greek Philosophy: Socrates and Plato

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on primary texts related to Socrates and Plato, encouraging students to analyse the content, provenance, and usefulness of these ancient sources.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Greek Culture
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Philosophy (Socrates, Plato)
#Explain the main ideas presented in the sources about Greek philosophy
#Compare different perspectives on Socrates and Plato
#Analyse the provenance and reliability of primary sources

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Exploring Greek Philosophy: Socrates and Plato

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Greek Philosophy

Source A: Socrates' Trial Speech

"The unexamined life is not worth living. I have always believed in questioning everything, seeking truth above all else. My method has been to challenge others to think critically, even if it means risking my reputation or life. I stand by my conviction that knowledge is the greatest good and that it is the duty of every citizen to seek truth." Provenance: Socrates, 399 BCE, transcript of his speech at his trial.

1.
Explain what Socrates' speech reveals about his beliefs and attitude towards philosophy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare Socrates' views in Source A with what you know about Plato's ideas about philosophy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it affects its usefulness as a historical source. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the usefulness of Source A for understanding Socrates' philosophy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
What does Source A suggest about the relationship between philosophy and personal risk? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Outline how the source helps us understand Greek attitudes towards philosophy in Socrates' time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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