Reference no: EM132450877

LO1: The student will be able to demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics

LO2: The student will be able to communicate effectively using writing skills

Part 1. Research the Doctrine of Ethos. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, explain what Plato said about music, as well as Aristotle. Two paragraphs minimum one for Plato's views and one for Aristotle and you must have one-sentence quotes from your sources. Feel free to use the source provided in Part 3.

Part 2. Learning to apply the Doctrine of Ethos.

Read pages 10-13 from this essay

Gurgel, Doctrine of Ethos

Both Plato and Aristotle believed that music should be used in such ways to better oneself, whether it is to build character and promote virtuous behavior (Plato) or by imitating human action for pleasurable or practical ends (Aristotle). Find a song in which the lyrics portray either or both of these philosophers' ideas. Explain how your song leans more toward a Platonian (Plato) or an Aristotelian (Aristotle) type of song. Provide the artist's name, title of song, and genre. Provide the URL to a video or website containing the song with its lyrics.

Quoting specific lyrics from the song, not just the title, you must explain how the song inspires one to transform one's character and behavior in order to become a better person. You must use part of the lyrics--a minimum of three to show how the song influences one to become a better person. Each quote must be followed by a full paragraph of a detailed explanation_ Three quotes; three paragraphs.

Finally, add a list of four or five more songs that portray these ideas.

Extra Credit:

For extra credit, you must read through the student responses. Find a song one student chose that holds some special meaning to you.

Write about the memory that you associate closely with that song. Describe the memory in detail. Explain whether that song "instills excellence in you, builds character, and promotes ethical behavior" or whether you use that song for "practical or pleasurable purposes."