Phil 1301
Introduction to Philosophy
Hernandez
Writing Exercise Topics
Please write a 2-3 page double-spaced paper on one of the questions below. If you wish, you
may write on a different topic than the ones suggested, but you need my approval for your
topic.
1. According to the Buddha, what is the good life, and how would he answer the question,
/w should one live? o you agree? Why, or why not? Give a reasoned argument
for your answer.
2. Socrates asserted that the unexamined life is not worth living. Imagine living your life
using the Socratic method to examine your own beliefs and actions as well as the beliefs
and actions of others. Would this be a good way to live? Why, or why not? Give a
reasoned argument for your answer.
3. Critically analyze Meletus#harges (i.e., the new charges) against Socrates and Socrates¡rguments against these charges in The Apology. These arguments did not persuade the
jury. Do they persuade you? Was Socrates sentence to death unjustly? Give a
reasoned argument for your answer.
4. Why did Aristotle conclude that virtue must be a state of character and do you agree or
not? Why? Give a reasoned argument for your answer.
5. According to Jesus, what is the good life? How would Jesus answer the question, /w
should one live? o you agree? Why, or why not? Give a reasoned argument for your
answer.

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