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A 5 page essay that consists of 2 parts. The first part of this paper is an original "dialogue" that follows the Socratic method of instruction and emphasizes the issue of social disapproval and unpopularity, drawing on Socratic philosophy. This dialogue is between a father and son and the dangers inherent in seeking popularity as a teenager. The second part of the paper offers a brief assessment of Socrates, his life and philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 source.
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File: D0_khdiasoc.rtf
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drugs, alcohol and cigarettes in order to conform with peer pressure. Allen has shown that he wants to be popular and David wants him to see that popularity that comes
at such a price is not worth it. David: High school is coming up soon. Its a big switch from middle school. Nervous? Allen: Nah.
David: By the way, I was wondering. Who do you think, out of you classmates, is going to be popular in high school? Allen: Well, Tommy is. I
know that. Hes athletic and will probably be on the football team. And, theres Ricky, everybody likes him. David: Why so? Allen: Well, he does...things. Hes
not afraid of anything. David: Let me guess. He does things that parents dont approve of--like cigarettes. Ive seen some pretty young kids smoking. Seems like that is becoming
a popular thing to do. Allen: (looking sheepish). It is. David: Why do you suppose thats true? Allen: Well, it looks cool, and if a
girl asks you for a cigarette, you want to have one... or if a guy asks too. David: Why? Allen: So you wont look stupid.
David: So you can be popular? Allen: Yeah. David: Why do you want to be popular Allen? I know everyone wants to be popular in high school,
but have you really thought it out and what being popular might mean in your life? Allen: What do you mean? David: Well, it sounds like
being popular means that you have to be a follower. If everybody is smoking, you have to smoke. Given that idea, it follows that if everybody is drinking alcohol or
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