Question: Part I: Read and reply to the following questions:

1. Socrates thought that the philosophical conversation or dialogue or dialect was most important. He was like a philosophical midwife In what ways was Socrates like a midwife of ideas?

2. The Sophists were traveling philosophy teachers who charged a fee for lessons. Why do you think Socrates was not happy with these new instructors? Why do you think he was always eager to engage in a philosophical conversation with the Sophists?

3. Socrates said: "We should strive for excellence in all areas of life". How do you understand this statement.