• 1.) “Reason over authority in how we live our lives.” Plato’s Euthyphro Explain the dialogue that takes place between Socrates and Euthyphro. Why are they at the courthouse? Detail the direction of their discussion and any other important points about the reading that were highlighted in class. What is the Socratic Turn and why did Socrates and the ancient Greeks decide that reason should be the bar/standard by which we should adopt a belief and not authority? You may also reference course notes or Power Points to assist you in addressing this topic.
Please reference the attachment” Plato’s Euthyphro” for quotes for the above topic
• 2.) “The good life as Aristotle sees it.” Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics What are the different approaches to the good life that Aristotle covers? Do you think he has got it right? Why or why not? What is the place of money and pleasure? What is the role of self-improvement in the theory? explain this in reference to Aristotle’s understanding of what a virtue is. In the end, give some critical analysis and write on what you think is right or wrong (if anything) about Aristotle’s position. You may also reference course notes or Power Points to assist you in addressing this topic.
