In a 750-1000 word essay, please respond to the following:
Explain and evaluate Socrates’ claim in the Apology that “the unexamined life is not worth living for a human being,” and briefly analyze and discuss the particular method he uses to discover the truth (i.e., dialectics or the Socratic Method). Do you agree that a human being cannot live a fully satisfying life if he or she remains ignorant, like the slavish prisoners in Plato’s cave? Why or why not?
Finally, in support of your argument, you are required refer to specific passages in the video (Alain de Botton’s “Socrates on Self-Confidence—Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness,” available on YouTube via the link below). Students are also required to include at least two MLA-formatted citations to the assigned textbook readings. Submissions that do not fulfill the above criteria will only be eligible for partial credit.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
The link above will give you detailed information on how to cite your sources properly.
Socrates on Self-Confidence—Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness
Applied Philosophy Paper Grading Rubric:
The following standards are numbered in order of importance for grading.
1.
Essay demonstrates an understanding of the material: The student has correctly
grasped a philosophical problem or question, has explained it accurately, and on the
basis of a substantially correct interpretation of any texts involved. Key terms are used
correctly. The essay shows evidence of the student’s independent thought, and is written
in his or her distinctive voice. Quotations are used, when appropriate, to support the
writer’s analysis, and an explanation is offered for each quotation.
25 points
2.
Essay has clear and coherent argument: There is a clearly stated thesis, and support
for this thesis in the body of the paper. Each paragraph contributes to this argument, and
follows logically from the paragraph before it. The argument presented is persuasive.
25 points
3.
Essay fulfills assigned task: The essay addresses the entire assigned question or
topic, elaborating on important ideas in satisfactory depth, but without bringing in
anything extraneous or irrelevant. The introduction of the essay focuses and provides
clarity for the paper. Important terms are clearly and accurately defined. Each paragraph
conveys a coherent, organized thought.
20 points
4.
Essay obeys standards for good persuasive writing: the writer shows that he or she
is comfortable using philosophical language, and the prose is clear, not awkward. The
structure of the sentences reflects the relationships between/among the ideas discussed.
15 points
5.
Essay is technically correct: The essay has been carefully and thoughtfully
proofread. The argument is written in complete sentences, with punctuation that does
not mislead the reader. There are no mistakes in spelling, grammar, word choice, and
punctuation.
15 points
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