Philosophy Paper

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Term Paper Rubric

Term Paper:

50-60 points

Includes a thorough, detailed, and nuanced consideration of philosophical debates concerning the issue at hand, relates prompt to real-world examples that elucidate the philosophical points you are making, you refer extensively and intelligently to (and quote directly from – providing textual evidence for your arguments) the texts addressed in the prompt, you are direct and to the point, and all that is below. You answer every question and theme in the prompt and make a sophisticated philosophical or theoretical argument.

This is the assigned paper

For the final paper, I’d like you to reflect on the reconciliation of Platonic, Aristotelian, and Christian thought. Specifically, how did Augustine embrace Platonic themes to elaborate his political thought? How did Aquinas embrace Aristotelian philosophy? What role do this-worldly concerns play in the thought of Augustine and Aquinas? What role does the realm of the ideal play in their thought? Contrast Augustine and Aquinas by identifying the Platonic and Aristotelian influences in their thought and how they go about reconciling these philosophical outlooks with Christianity.

Be sure to be specific in your papers. Make sure to show an understanding of the texts we reviewed in class and make references to the texts. While this paper should be 9-12 pages long, any page length is fine so long as you delve deeply into the prompt and address it directly. Be sure to refer to the texts! Only references needed are in FROM THE TEXTS.

Aristotle, The Politics and The Constitution of Athens

Augustine, Political Writings

Aquinas, Political Writings