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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30.0pts |
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Argument pt. 1:Writer provides clear and concise summary of author’s argument. |
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30.0pts |
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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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30.0pts |
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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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30.0pts |
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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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30.0pts |
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Total Points: 150.0 |
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I already wrote the essay, here are the comments I received
Your paper is very interesting. However, as an argument you do need to make some revisions. You spend far too much time explaining the cave scenario. There is not much Deve;lopment of your argument. To say you agree with Plato is no argument. Additionally, there is not counterexample. We must anticipate objections to our claims.
Therefore, I suggest that you edit/revise your essay to address the aforementioned issues.
If you have any questions, send me an email or text.
Please revise the link and send back
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