Write a paragraph about Plato, using the Academic Paragraph handout to build a body paragraph about Plato for your paper.
2-3 specific quotations from Plato and Isocrates that you are considering using in your final paper. Make sure to include page numbers or website references for your chosen specific quotations. Note: The more specifically you can connect to the exact words of the philosopher, the more you can debate your words in the paragraph plan against or for those exact words.
2 body paragraphs – one about the quotation from Plato and one about the quotation from Isocrates. For more, see the example below.
2 completed handouts (Module 1 and Module 2 Key Point Handouts Download Module 1 and Module 2 Key Point Handouts) for Plato and Isocrates.
Let’s look at an example from Isocrates
Here is a direct quotation from Isocrates that you could choose to write about:
…”the teachers who do not scruple to vaunt their powers with utter disregard of the truth have created the impression that those who choose a life of careless indolence are better advised than those who devote themselves to serious study.” – Section 6, Against the Sophists
You might have:
Real-life example: Remember a time when you went to an informative lecture. The speaker kept promising all of this knowledge on how to get better at saving money, but when anyone asked for details, the speaker said that all of the good information was coming after you paid an additional fee for the deluxe package where you would also get a bunch of other items that you didn’t really want or need.
Example from pop culture: You remember seeing a similar system on a late night infomercial that you cite and offer the link . You visit the library and locate a source on television marketing and key ploys and cite that information in APA format so that you’ll have it ready to go for the final paper.
Example of an opposing argument: Then, you’d point out that no one forced the participants to listen to the message or pay any money, so what is the harm in having that message? You may also then counter that critic with your own opinion, noting that while there was not a requirement to participate, the persuasive nature of the Sophistry in the message put the speaker at an unfair and unethical advantage over the reader.
Now, take that information and write a paragraph about the quotation from Isocrates, using the Academic Paragraph handout Download Academic Paragraph handout to build a body paragraph about Isocrates for your paper. Watch the Academic Paragraph video for help with the handout.
Then, follow the same process for a paragraph on Plato for your paper.
Cite a direct quotation from Plato
Analyze it with three examples from your own experience
Take that information and write a paragraph about Plato, using the Academic Paragraph handout to build a body paragraph about Plato for your paper.
Your submission for this assignment should be 1-2 pages in length and should cite your direct quotations from Plato and Isocrates. That reference citation should be tied to an APA References page at the end of the paper.
