Who are Cephalus and Polemarchus?
Polemarchus is a resident in Piraeus, the port of Athens
Cephalus is a Syracusan, and also an old man who believes that people should embrace old age.What is the profession of Cephalus?
Cephalus is old, and I think hes a philosopher? It is sort of hard to understand
What was Cephalus doing right before the discussion that took place?
Cephalus was sitting in a chair, sacrificing.
According to Cephalus, what are the virtues of old age?
When you are old, you must be happy with your life or you will be nothing but depressed, with nothing to look forward to but death. He says that you must forget all your troubles and then you will be content.What are Cephalus’ view of justice?
What is Socrates response?
Do you agree with Cephalus or with Socrates? Why?
If you don't agree with either of them, write about which one you think makes the stronger arguement - even if you think it is not "right" - and why?>>
I agree with Cephalus about the virtues of old age...he talks about men who just sit on their butts all day and disregard everything around them. They disrespect their family and don't look at anything optimistically. Basically, the old people are just waiting to die. Cephalus says that once you are old and content with your life, all the desires and sadness leaves your life and you are happy with being old. But then Socrates asks Cephalus about being rich, which Cephalus doesn't seem to care about much. So Socrates asks Cephalus if he actually made the money that he has or if he inherited it. Cephalus didn't make it himself, but he doesn't use the money for his advantage, so Socrates is surprised.
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