Who Was Socrates? -- Second Assignment

Read, very carefully, Part I of Who Was Socrates?, from page 32 to the end of Part I, and then read Part II -- a single, very short chapter. Go to the Table of Contents here.

Do NOT be intimidated by some difficulty in understanding these important concepts. Read and reread the more difficult parts. (You may not find it difficult at all). Remember: Winspear is discussing the social origins of thought and philosophy.

Write 300-350  words analyzing the evidence for Winspear's argument that

Be sure to explain the difference between his philosophical outlook BEFORE he got wealthy, and AFTER he did.

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