Difference between revisions of "Spring 2008 201 Paper Topics"
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==1st Philosophical Analysis Topic== | ==1st Philosophical Analysis Topic== | ||
| − | + | Summarize the problem of "objectivity" in the Euthyphro. Are essences real? Would the gods be bound by them if they were? Give an account of your view and show how it relates to or differs from Plato's position. (4-5 pages typed, double spaced. Due Feb 7) | |
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==Phaedo Topic== | ==Phaedo Topic== | ||
| − | + | Imagine a short dialogue between Socrates and his guard. You may use the brief comments Socrates makes about the guard as a creative starting point for imgagine what they may have discussed. The guard could be a fictional vehicle for a contemporary perspective. Socrates could be imagined as willing to say things to the guard that he might not say to his philosophical companions. Use your imagination, and make sure you have a philosophical point. 4-5 pages, typed, double spaced, due in two weeks. (posted Feb 12) | |
==Stoicism and Epicureanism-- | ==Stoicism and Epicureanism-- | ||
| − | + | Compare and contrast the Stoic and Epicurean accounts of the causes of human suffering and the conditions for human happiness. What elements of their theories of virtue, pleasure and happiness would you consider adopting or rejecting? Why? | |
==Buddhism== | ==Buddhism== | ||
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Revision as of 23:08, 27 February 2008
1st Philosophical Analysis Topic
Summarize the problem of "objectivity" in the Euthyphro. Are essences real? Would the gods be bound by them if they were? Give an account of your view and show how it relates to or differs from Plato's position. (4-5 pages typed, double spaced. Due Feb 7)
Phaedo Topic
Imagine a short dialogue between Socrates and his guard. You may use the brief comments Socrates makes about the guard as a creative starting point for imgagine what they may have discussed. The guard could be a fictional vehicle for a contemporary perspective. Socrates could be imagined as willing to say things to the guard that he might not say to his philosophical companions. Use your imagination, and make sure you have a philosophical point. 4-5 pages, typed, double spaced, due in two weeks. (posted Feb 12)
==Stoicism and Epicureanism--
Compare and contrast the Stoic and Epicurean accounts of the causes of human suffering and the conditions for human happiness. What elements of their theories of virtue, pleasure and happiness would you consider adopting or rejecting? Why?
