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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:28 am Post subject: to the state |
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| Surrounded by tearful, frustrated pupils, he explained that death was an inevitable outcome. He was like a man who had calmly taken every step toward the edge of a cliff, knowing exactly where he was headed. Now that he had come to the jumping-off point, why should the last step cause any fear? This is really a perfect example of stage four reasoning. The quest has a purpose, and one sees it to the end. By drinking his cup of hemlock, Socrates died a traitor to the state who had upheld a total commitment to himself: this was a gesture of ultimate goodness. |
1. Could you paraphrase 'Now that he had come to the jumping-off point, why should the last step cause any fear?' for me?
2. What does 'to the state' mean?
3. What does 'who' mean in the quote?
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jerseyjoe
Joined: 03 Jun 2012
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Location: Colombia
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:56 pm Post subject: to the state |
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Hello Chan, Now he had finally reached something that he wanted, he should not be afraid to do it. For example wanting to move to another country and finally having the opportunity. You are afraid but you must do it.
to the state of means, body or authority in this case maybe his soul was the authority and who would mean that. I hope this helps.
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