In the introduction, describe what it would mean to live an authentic life–a life that is consistent with what you know to be real. Be sure to formulate your answer in a main claim/thesis that outlines a metaphysical account of reality and an epistemological account of how we know that reality. Your descriiption of an authentic life should be philosophical and based upon one or more of the philosophers we have read during this course.
In the body of your essay, provide an argument supported by textual evidence for your conception of an authentic life. Indicate what metaphysical and epistemological assumptions or principles would inform your way of life? Support your argument with textual evidence from a at least two author’s we read during the course. Be sure that all claims are supported by textual evidence, and that all direct and indirect references to an author or text are properly cited.
In the response to objections section, raise and respond to at least one objection to your main claim regarding what constitutes an authentic life. This objection can be derived from one of the philosophers we’ve read during the course or a hypothetical objection.
In the conclusion, think through the consequences of understanding your life in the way you have described and how would your life be different from the way it is now. What challenges would you face? How might your life improve?
