Philosophy 120W
Instructor: Patrick Norton
Summer 2018 Session 1
Assignment for course Paper
The Assignment
In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle concludes that eudemonia, or human flourishing (translated as “happiness” in
our text) is the highest good. Describe Aristotle’s conception of eudemonia (“happiness”). Next, describe Aristotle’s
conceptions of the human function, the rational part of the soul, habituation, character, and virtue. Explain the role
each of these conceptions plays in the achievement of eudemonia according to Aristotle. Support your descriptions
and explanations by citing the text.
Format
Your paper should be approximately 1200 words in length (approximately 4 pages, double-spaced, using 12-point
font). Please use double-spaced line spacing, and 12-point Times New Roman font (if possible). Make sure to put
your name, the course number, and the assignment (i.e. “Paper #1”) at the top of your paper. Your paper should
consist of an introduction, body, and conclusion. In your introduction, please indicate the central theme of your
paper in a thesis statement, and briefly describe how the rest of your paper will proceed. Your introduction shouldn’t
be longer than a paragraph or two. In the body of your paper, please make sure to stay on topic and follow the
assignment. Your conclusion should wrap the paper up by either stating your general conclusion, or briefly restating
your main points. Throughout your paper, please write clearly and straightforwardly, and stay on topic.
Finally, please note that the purpose of this paper is not to argue for one viewpoint or another, but to get clear on
what Aristotle’s view is. This should be a primarily descriptive, rather than primarily argumentative, paper. Finally,
please make sure to work closely with the text, citing it to back up your claims about Aristotle’s views.
Citations
When citing our text, please indicate the page number you’re citing from. You may either use parenthetical citations
in your text, or cite using footnotes. You may use any formal citation style you prefer (Chicago/Turabian style,
MLA, APA, etc.) as long as you are consistent and use the same style throughout your paper. If you are unfamiliar
with citation styles, the following website may be helpful: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Documentation.html
For this assignment, please do not cite other sources in addition to our text. The point of this assignment is for you to
work closely with Nicomachean Ethics.
Due Dates and Procedure for Submitting the Paper
Paper is due Wednesday, June 20, by 11:59 p.m.
To submit your paper, attach the document to an email and send it to me at patrick.norton@mnsu.edu by the due
date. You may use MS Word, PDF, Pages, or other document file type (please don’t send me your paper in the body
of the email). I am teaching multiple sections, so please indicate in the subject line of your email the course
(Philosophy 120W), your name, and the assignment (Paper #1), i.e. “Philosophy 120W, [Your Name], Paper #1.”
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