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PlatoThe Last Days of Socrates
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At various points in the text, Socrates explains how his actions connect to his relationship with the gods. Discuss the significance of Apollo to Socrates.
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In what ways is Socrates’s pursuit of dialogue like a traditional hero journey, and in what ways does it subvert the traditional hero narrative?
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What is the difference between piety and the just, as understood by Euthyphro and Socrates by the end of their dialogue?
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