In this week’s assignment, you will be describing an ancient philosopher of your choosing (Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, etc.). You will provide clues as to who you have chosen, but you will not give away the name until the end of your essay. Follow the directions below, and be sure to include ALL of the information in the prompt.
Prompt: Week Ten ‘Who Am I’ Essay:
Each individual in this world has a different view of the meaning of happiness and what it means to live a good life.
1. Provide an introduction to philosophy and the concept of a “good life”.
2. Without giving away the individual you chose, provide details of the individual, such as birth place, life growing up, and what made this individual pursue philosophy.
o Write in either first or third person (NOT BOTH). Use phrases such as: “This individual…” (third person) or “I was born…” (first person)
3. Share theories and concepts that helped make this individual well known, whether in his/her time or currently.
4. Share this individual’s view on love and happiness.
5. Contrast and compare this individual’s view of love and happiness with those of the consumerist.
6. Provide a conclusion on the individual’s life, and share (at the end) who you chose to write about, thus answering the question “who am I?”
Your essay should:
o Answer the essay questions thoroughly in no fewer than 400 words.
o Be written in standard essay format:
Introduction; includes an overview of your main points and a thesis statement.
Body; complete paragraphs, each discussing one main point with support and details.
Conclusion; recaps main points, and restates thesis statement, without presenting new information .
o In-text and full citations are required in APA format.
