Assignment Write an essay on the letter from Birmingham jail and the apology by Plato.
How does Socrates justify his decision to accept his death sentence, and how does this relate to his overall view of the role of the individual in relation to the state?
Socrates In Plato’s Apology and Crito, Socrates argues for the importance of obeying the law and accepting the decisions of the state, even when they seem unjust. How does Socrates justify his decision to accept his death sentence, and how does this relate to his overall view of the role of the individual in relation […]
What made Achilles the ideal Greek hero?
Humanities Question – Writing Assignment PROMPT Homer’s Iliad was a classic in its own time. That is to say ancient Greeks found it important, and continued to tell and retell the story. Young Athenians studied it in school, and performers would recite the poem at community festivals. Even philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle considered […]
Watch and relate to any 2 videos from Section Three posted in Course Resources. Then briefly state what the key issue in each video is (one issue each, 2 issues total) and relate to course material for this section.
ASSIGNMENT 300-500 words, not counting replies to classmates Discuss at least three (3) key ideas/concepts discussed in this section as presented in the lecture for this Module (in class or as found in Readings and Resources). Your answers must directly reflect information from the lecture. After defining/explaining what these ideas/concepts are in your OWN WORDS, […]
Briefly introduce and contrast the ethical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, David Hume, and Plato.
Writing Assignment Prompt: A well-organized paper, Briefly introduce and contrast the ethical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, David Hume, and Plato. Be sure to include citations to our text. Requirements: 3 pages, APA style; refer to the rubric in Appendix A
What do you think Aristotle would have to say about the theory of “ideas” or “forms” that Plato expounds in the Republic?
ASSIGNMENT What do you think Aristotle would have to say about the theory of “ideas” or “forms” that Plato expounds in the Republic? Does he also have a theory of ideas, or forms, that we discover primarily in his Physics and Metaphysics? If so, how is it different, or not, from Plato’s? Which account is […]
Read the entire Republic as Plato’s attempt to find a solution to one problem: corrupt politicians (or tyrants, in the extreme case). What is the key to politics, according to Plato?
Plato We hear a lot of talk in the United States about the importance of freedom. On this issue, Plato seems quite alien, for the concept of freedom does not seem to come up much in the Republic. Yet one could argue that Plato is not only concerned with “freedom” but strongly in favor of […]
Explain the link between suffering and authenticity is real. What is the relationship between suffering and authenticity?
Philosophy paper Answer the following prompt with a 2-3.5 page paper: In Plato’s Apology we are told the story of Socrates, who is accused of crimes he did not commit and sentenced to death. In the face of death, Socrates laments of themes like virtue, honesty, and divine purpose. In Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of […]
In a compelling, argument-driven essay, discuss the key element(s) that combine to create an educated person. How do you define being educated?
The Allegory of the Cave Think about: In “The Allegory of the Cave,” Plato claims, “education is not what some people declare it to be, namely, putting knowledge into souls that lack it, like putting sight into blind eyes” (5). Instead, Plato defines the quest for knowledge and understanding as a turning process—breaking free from […]
In a page and a half, research and write summaries of the biography of Plato and that of Socrates. Also summarize p. 690 – 700.
Biography of Plato and that of Socrates In a page and a half, research and write summaries of the biography of Plato and that of Socrates. Also summarize p. 690 – 700.