Welcome to the last week of the first quarter! In philosophy this week, we will complete our studies on the Hellenistic period. You will be responsible for writing an essay on one of the following question:
Which of the schools of Hellenistic philosophy do you most identify with?
For this essay, each of your paragraphs must contain the following criteria:
Paragraph 1- Introduction
Paragraph 2- Overview of the schools of Hellenistic philosophy (NOT including the school you most identify with)
Paragraph 3- A detailed description of the school you most identify with
Paragraph 4- An explanation of why you most identify with the school you selected
Paragraph 5- Conclusion
Your essay must contain a strong thesis that is supported with evidence. In this essay, you must also utilize three academic sources. Two of these sources must be Sophie's World and "Walking with Diogenes." When you turn in your essay, you will also be responsible for turning in a Works Cited list (MLA).
You will have time to work on this assignment during class. Please note a breakdown of the daily schedule for this assignment:
Monday: decide upon the school you most identify with; synthesize thesis statement and begin creating an outline
Tuesday: complete outline; conference with teacher and other students on the strength of your outline
Wednesday: write essay; turn in essay and Works Cited list at the end of class
*On Thursday, please bring Sophie's World because you will be given time to read in class.
Which of the schools of Hellenistic philosophy do you most identify with?
For this essay, each of your paragraphs must contain the following criteria:
Paragraph 1- Introduction
Paragraph 2- Overview of the schools of Hellenistic philosophy (NOT including the school you most identify with)
Paragraph 3- A detailed description of the school you most identify with
Paragraph 4- An explanation of why you most identify with the school you selected
Paragraph 5- Conclusion
Your essay must contain a strong thesis that is supported with evidence. In this essay, you must also utilize three academic sources. Two of these sources must be Sophie's World and "Walking with Diogenes." When you turn in your essay, you will also be responsible for turning in a Works Cited list (MLA).
You will have time to work on this assignment during class. Please note a breakdown of the daily schedule for this assignment:
Monday: decide upon the school you most identify with; synthesize thesis statement and begin creating an outline
Tuesday: complete outline; conference with teacher and other students on the strength of your outline
Wednesday: write essay; turn in essay and Works Cited list at the end of class
*On Thursday, please bring Sophie's World because you will be given time to read in class.