Socrates Claims That Athenians Should Be Ashamed for Valuing Things

question 72

Multiple Choice

Socrates claims that Athenians should be ashamed for valuing things like wealth, honor, and glory more highly than

• A) Truth and understanding.
• B) Goodness.
• C) The state of their souls.
• D) All of the above.

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