Detailed Question:
Prompt 1: Who was the character of Socrates as found in Plato's writings? What were his philosophical concerns, his value and goals? How did he illustrate these in his life? Make sure your answer includes material from the following dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo. What is your personal reaction to the character of Socrates?
Prompt 2: What role does reason play in Aquinas' Summa Theologica? What was one argument for the existence of God? What is the nature of God? What role does God play in the ultimate end of human life? What is your personal reaction to the philosophy of Aquinas?