PHIL 3301 ESSAY 1 TOPIC At the end of Book 1 of the Republic, Plato, in the voice of Socrates, argues that “justice is a kind of harmony.” Explain how Plato arrives at his conclusion that justice is a kind of harmony (using Book 1) and explains how he defends his view (using Book 2). Next, contrast Aristotle’s view of community and justice with that of Plato’s (hint: you may want to focus on the later books of the Nicomachean Ethics in which Aristotle discusses kinds of friendship and bonds in a community). Finally, explain which position Plato’s or Aristotle’s is more convincing. Defend your conclusion. Your paper should be 4-5 pages double-spaced, normal margins. (Your name on the paper is all that is required since you will be submitting it electronically.) Please consult the syllabus for additional paper requirements and for the grading rubric for assigned papers in the course.
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