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The course project requires you to research and write an analytical paper comparing and contrasting the political views of Plato and Aristotle on one of the following areas:
a. Human Conflict - the nature and causes thereof.
b. The best or best possible cooperative social arrangements, capable of resolving or diminishing society's common problems.
c. The moral foundations of political legitimacy (what is the good state).
d. Who should govern - one, few, or many?
Within your paper discuss how the views of these two philosophers on the one chosen political issue relate to that same political issue today. Share your own well-supported views on the matter in a conclusion.
Requirements
Your paper should be 6-8 full pages in length, plus a cover page and a References Page. Each assignment leading up to the final project is evaluated and graded independently.
PART I
Take time to finalize your search for the two philosophers Plato and Aristotle and write a paragraph in which you announce their names and the one area of political thought for comparison. In a sentence or two, explain what draws you to this focus.
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document.
PART II
Write and submit your Outline and Bibliography. The Outline should contain your thesis statement and the remainder should be a full sentence outline where you specifically show how your paper will flow.
The Annotated Bibliography should include no fewer than 5 sources (but not your text). Remember that this is different from a traditional bibliography. First list the reference in APA format just as you would on a reference page. However, directly below the reference, provide an annotation in three parts: (1) a 2-3 sentence summary of the reference; (2) a brief assessment or evaluation of the source (why it's reliable, how it compares with others, and so on); (3) a 1-2 sentence reflection on the source (how it will help your project).
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document.
PART III
It's time to submit the Final Draft of your Course Project.