PHI/105 Week One Short Essay: Pre-Socratic Philosopher

Resource: Writing Wizard at the Center for Writing Excellence

Select a Pre-Socratic philosopher you feel had the most compelling ideas.

Write a 350- to 700-word essay on the Pre-Socratic philosopher you selected. Introduce your essay with a concise thesis statement, and follow up with supportive arguments. Complete your essay with a logical conclusion.

Include the following in your essay:

• A summary of your selected philosopher’s ideas
• Evidence the philosopher used to support his or her arguments
• An explanation of why you find your selected philosopher’s ideas compelling
• At least one practical example of one of the philosopher’s ideas

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your paper as a Microsoft® Word® document to the Assignment Files tab.