Happy 2015 and welcome to an exciting new school year! This semester, we will begin with an introductory survey of political science. Please check out the course syllabus (below) for more information about what we will be studying over the course of the next few months.
As we begin this semester, please remember to check Engrade regularly as grades will be posted on a weekly basis.
I look forward to a successful semester with you!
Thursday 1/15 - Please answer the following question's based on Plato's Crito. Each answer should be a paragraph (5+ sentences) and include direct quotes from the text.
1.What are the arguments of the ‘Laws' that Socrates presents to Crito for why he should obey the Laws, including his death sentence?
2.How persuasive are the arguments of the Laws? If you think they are not persuasive, why do you think Socrates accepts the ruling of the Laws?
3.Who is Socrates' real audience in the Crito? Is it Crito? (What do we know about Crito? What is his character?) Is it Athens?
4.According to Socrates, what is the social contract citizens have with their government? Do you agree with Socrates? Explain.
As we begin this semester, please remember to check Engrade regularly as grades will be posted on a weekly basis.
I look forward to a successful semester with you!
Thursday 1/15 - Please answer the following question's based on Plato's Crito. Each answer should be a paragraph (5+ sentences) and include direct quotes from the text.
1.What are the arguments of the ‘Laws' that Socrates presents to Crito for why he should obey the Laws, including his death sentence?
2.How persuasive are the arguments of the Laws? If you think they are not persuasive, why do you think Socrates accepts the ruling of the Laws?
3.Who is Socrates' real audience in the Crito? Is it Crito? (What do we know about Crito? What is his character?) Is it Athens?
4.According to Socrates, what is the social contract citizens have with their government? Do you agree with Socrates? Explain.