Plato and the Post-Truth Era
Topic: In Plato’s Apology, we hear Socrates’ tale of a philosopher’s efforts to bring others in his society to appreciate the value of seeking the truth. In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave (Republic VII), we see the prisoners at the bottom of the cave entrapped and subject to error and illusion. Explain how either or […]
Plato Gorgias
Description Essay #1 Assignment Instructions This is the first of two essays that you are required to write for this course. The following instructions are to be followed carefully, if you depart from them you will be docked points on your paper. 1. Length This paper must be 9-10 (properly formatted) pages in length and […]
The Republic By Plato
Description After reading Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” (from his book The Republic) briefly summarize the reading and explain your thoughts on the relationship between how people perceive the world and how people interpret reality. Then answer: How does art fit into this allegory? Use quotes from the reading to support your argument. Write a […]
Philosophy: Socrates and Plato
This course discusses how philosophy developed as a way of life – an organized practice to reach human flourishing and authenticity. Based on the reading and the course up to this point, explain what that means to the best of your ability. Pick a thinker or thinkers up to the Stoic Seneca that most appeals […]
Close reading of Plato and Laozi.
Paper In three double-spaced pages, perform a close reading of Plato and Laozi. Use only the sections of the texts that are displayed on. You do not need formal citations — authors’ names in parentheses will suffice. If useful, you may reference the textbook for context. In your close reading, look for interesting points of […]
