Complete History of Political Thought Assignment

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Please refer to the attachment and complete questions 2 and 4 in two separate essays. Please cite at least 3 references in each essay, also please attach the two separate essays on different documents. A minimum of 3 pages required for each essay.

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History of Political Thought Mid-Term Examination Answer either Question 1 or 2, and any other question in two separate essays (continuous writing format). A minimum of 3 pages is required for each. Any references aside of the text book or classroom discussions must be acknowledged. The paper will be graded on good grammar, logical arrangement of facts, and content. (All responses must be typed in double space. Due Date: March 7, 2016) 1. Critically analyze Plato's form, using the cave allegory. How does Plato's succeed in separating the intelligible world of form from the sensory world of appearances? What does the allegory suggest about the process of enlightenment and education? Show how Plato succeeds in justifying his system of education as necessary in equipping the ruling class. 2. What is the relationship of the allegory of the cave to Plato's theory of form? What levels of knowledge are described? How might these parallel the stages in our life? Does the use of words such as "chained prisoners", "shadows", "fire", or "light" have implications or suggest ideas beyond their simple definitions? 3. What was Aristotle's definition of and views on slavery? Your discussion should include: i. His defense of slavery as an institution, ii. His separation of conventional slavery from natural slavery iii. How convincing is his argument that natural slavery is rather acceptable to him than conventional slavery? iv. How could Aristotle's slave and master share a sense of community and moral values? 4. How did Aristotle define constitutions? What are the essential differences between constitutions according to Aristotle, and what roles do constitutions play in a polity? What are the three good types of constitutions and their correspondent perverted forms? How does the U.S Constitution compare with Aristotle's "mixed constitution"?
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