5 p.m. in the mailbox outside KSC 150

Write a paper that compares the views of Plato and Aristotle on one of the following concepts:

¨ Happiness

¨ The Good

¨ Justice

¨ The Virtuous Man

¨ Education

¨ Pleasure

¨ Friendship

Structure the paper as follows. First, give a complete characterization of each philosopher's view of the concept. As you establish each philosopher's perspective, provide and analyze pertinent passages in each work that have a clear bearing on each philosopher’s view of the concept. Use these passages to fully develop each philosopher's view. Do not proceed to discuss the disagreement between their views until each view has been fully explicated.

Having done this, your discussion should next explore the points of conflict between their views. To do this, use passages from each text to provide the rationale for this disagreement. The clarity and detail of your explanations is critical. Since logic is important, always support your assertions in a step-by-step manner.

Next, your paper should declare a winner in the comparison and a rationale for this selection.

Finally, make sure your paper provides a strong conclusion, describing what it is we are to do with this information. Tell the reader why the topic under discussion is important and why the winning philosopher's view is meaningful and valuable.

This paper is due Tuesday, November 14, 2006 by 5 p.m. in Dr. Thompson’s mailbox outside KSC 150. You may submit anonymous on_line drafts until Monday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m. Your paper should be at least eight pages in length. You are to adhere to MLA style.