Write an analytic essay explaining the connection Socrates makes between the philosophic life and the wellbeing of the city. Be sure to consider these three discussions of the connection:
(1) Socrates’ response to Thrasymachus in Book 1 of the Republic,
(2) Socrates’ account in the Apology explaining why he regularly questions Athenians, and
(3) the reasons Socrates gives in the Apology for suggesting that Athenians should reward him for his service to Athens.
Points: 90 points out of 300
Date Due: Friday, March 18
Length: (at least 750 words)
Reminder Regarding Sources: All sources must be acknowledged in the text itself using either footnotes [MLA style] or parenthetical references [APA style]. See:
https://www.bibliography.com/how-to/how-to-write-footnotes/
Referring to the works of Plato: Use parenthetical references and the page numbers of the Greek edition given in the margins. For example, when you use material from Plato’s Republic identify it as I did in the outline of the dialogue that I provided on Blackboard Content: “Thrasymachus attacks and Socrates responds (Republic, 336b-354c).”
