Post by Arlette Lopez on Jan 13, 2015 7:54:05 GMT
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Based on the book, How Socrates Died, Socrates was sentenced to death because he was accused by Melitus of corrupting the Athenian youth by his teachings and because he did not believe in the gods that the State recognized. During this period, these two accusations were seen as a huge crime. When Socrates was put on trial by the judges, he did not state if he was guilty or not guilty of the accusations made by Melitus. Socrates was a man of honor and virtue. He only defended himself by telling the truth and what his beliefs were, but the judges found him guilty because the Athenian citizens voted against him. Therefore Socrates was sentenced to death by being forced to drink a poisonous hemlock. Socrates was a man who did not fear death and in the Apology of Socrates, Socrates mentions that he does not regret defending himself and would rather prefer to die knowing that he defended himself than dying without defending himself. Socrates also did not fear death because he believed that "in going to his death he is only passing to a better and a happier life".
2. Why is there a conflicts (for some) between science and religion?
I believe that there is a conflict for some between science and religion because there are some people who are atheist and would rather believe in science. But there are also people who are really religious and have there own beliefs with their religion. For example, when I wonder about how the Earth was created or when I ask about it, I can never get a good answer because it is just something inexplicable. I am not really religious, but I do believe that God exists. I'm a Catholic and my religious beliefs originated from my parent's traditions. Ever since I was a child, my parents would always tell me that I should believe in everything the Bible states. I have questioned my religious beliefs quite often before. For example, there are many times in which I would question my religious beliefs, such as when I would ask myself what had actually happened in the past. I would wonder about the creation of the universe and if God was actually the one who really created it and from there I would ask questions to myself beyond that. Sometimes I feel like I am in doubt, however, I also believe that it is wrong that I question my religious beliefs because it is what I was taught by my parents and I feel that if I were to question my beliefs, it would lead me not to believe in them at all. But how would I know whose telling me the truth if neither of my parents were even there to witness these events from a long time ago.
Science also doesn't exactly prove how the universe was created but is still important. In the film, The Limits of Science, science does expand our knowledge about the universe but it can also eliminate possibilities. It is just like how Socrates told Euthyphro that if he were asked to define an even number, he would just reply that it is a "number which represents a figure having two equal sides". Or when he wanted to know the meaning of both piety and impiety. Socrates needed to ask more questions and go more in depth to understand the true meaning of these words. But I guess that there is a conflict for some between science and religion because each person has their own method of declaring what they believe in.
Based on the book, How Socrates Died, Socrates was sentenced to death because he was accused by Melitus of corrupting the Athenian youth by his teachings and because he did not believe in the gods that the State recognized. During this period, these two accusations were seen as a huge crime. When Socrates was put on trial by the judges, he did not state if he was guilty or not guilty of the accusations made by Melitus. Socrates was a man of honor and virtue. He only defended himself by telling the truth and what his beliefs were, but the judges found him guilty because the Athenian citizens voted against him. Therefore Socrates was sentenced to death by being forced to drink a poisonous hemlock. Socrates was a man who did not fear death and in the Apology of Socrates, Socrates mentions that he does not regret defending himself and would rather prefer to die knowing that he defended himself than dying without defending himself. Socrates also did not fear death because he believed that "in going to his death he is only passing to a better and a happier life".
2. Why is there a conflicts (for some) between science and religion?
I believe that there is a conflict for some between science and religion because there are some people who are atheist and would rather believe in science. But there are also people who are really religious and have there own beliefs with their religion. For example, when I wonder about how the Earth was created or when I ask about it, I can never get a good answer because it is just something inexplicable. I am not really religious, but I do believe that God exists. I'm a Catholic and my religious beliefs originated from my parent's traditions. Ever since I was a child, my parents would always tell me that I should believe in everything the Bible states. I have questioned my religious beliefs quite often before. For example, there are many times in which I would question my religious beliefs, such as when I would ask myself what had actually happened in the past. I would wonder about the creation of the universe and if God was actually the one who really created it and from there I would ask questions to myself beyond that. Sometimes I feel like I am in doubt, however, I also believe that it is wrong that I question my religious beliefs because it is what I was taught by my parents and I feel that if I were to question my beliefs, it would lead me not to believe in them at all. But how would I know whose telling me the truth if neither of my parents were even there to witness these events from a long time ago.
Science also doesn't exactly prove how the universe was created but is still important. In the film, The Limits of Science, science does expand our knowledge about the universe but it can also eliminate possibilities. It is just like how Socrates told Euthyphro that if he were asked to define an even number, he would just reply that it is a "number which represents a figure having two equal sides". Or when he wanted to know the meaning of both piety and impiety. Socrates needed to ask more questions and go more in depth to understand the true meaning of these words. But I guess that there is a conflict for some between science and religion because each person has their own method of declaring what they believe in.