09-16-2005, 03:32 PM
I have to write my first essay in my intro to philosophy class and need some help deciding what to write about. This will be my first college-level writing assignment and I want
it to be as good as possible. I can base my essay only on what we've already read in class - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito(Plato's dialogues), and Philosophy for Laymen (Russel). Heres the the exact assignment from my teach:
Your paper must examine only one idea in a clear, concise manner. All papers should have a clear thesis statement and use quotes from the reading to support your argument. If you are unclear about this directive, please ask me to explain during our class.
Here is a sample topic given by my teacher:
Socrates’ presents Crito with a strong argument against following the influence of public opinion. Discuss at his argument and provide one example of a situation in which it might be best to act based on ethical rather than poll-based concerns.
So, does anyone have any ideas or suggestions for a possible topic? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
it to be as good as possible. I can base my essay only on what we've already read in class - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito(Plato's dialogues), and Philosophy for Laymen (Russel). Heres the the exact assignment from my teach:
Your paper must examine only one idea in a clear, concise manner. All papers should have a clear thesis statement and use quotes from the reading to support your argument. If you are unclear about this directive, please ask me to explain during our class.
Here is a sample topic given by my teacher:
Socrates’ presents Crito with a strong argument against following the influence of public opinion. Discuss at his argument and provide one example of a situation in which it might be best to act based on ethical rather than poll-based concerns.
So, does anyone have any ideas or suggestions for a possible topic? Any help would be greatly appreciated!