Instructions: Write an essay (not to exceed one (1) page, i.e., 750 words that accomplishes the following:
1. Summarize Plato’s argument clearly identifying the conclusion and the premises.
2. Discuss the link between education/knowledge and one’s ability to govern.
3. Discuss Plato’s assessment of democracy as a system of governance and who is best equipped to lead society.
4. Write a critique of Plato’s political philosophy as expressed in the Allegory of the Cave. For example, what could possibly go wrong in a society that is governed by an “elite” group of individuals?
5. Be sure to include a counterexample. (We have to anticipate objections/rebuttals to an argument.)
Essays (150 points.)
Plato: https://www.iep.utm.edu/plato/ (Links to an external site.)
The Republic: https://www.iep.utm.edu/republic/ (Links to an external site.)
Socrates: https://www.iep.utm.edu/socrates/ (Links to an external site.)
Video:
Allegory of the Cave (video 1): Link (Links to an external site.)
Allegory of the Cave (video 2): Link (Links to an external site.)
Allegory of the Cave (video 3): Link (Links to an external site.)
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Introduction:Writer introduces the author and the title of their essay, states the author’s thesis (conclusion), and advises audience how they will proceed. |
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30.0 pts |
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Argument pt. 1:Writer provides clear and concise summary of author’s argument. |
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30.0 pts |
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Argument pt. 2Writer constructs an argument with clearly delineated premises and conclusion; additionally, writer substantiates their claims. |
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30.0 pts |
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Argument pt. 3Writer anticipates objections to their claims, and writes a conclusion summarizing the main points of their argument. |
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30.0 pts |
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This essay is grammatically sound and free from spelling and punctuation errors, and is 700 to 750 words. |
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30.0 pts |
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Total Points: 150.0 |
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