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Paper Instructions:

  
In 1,000 words, compare the moral anthropology of Plato and Aristotle.

How does each describe (and divide up) the human soul?
How does that view of the soul fit into their basic philosophical view of the world?
What does each think it means to live well, function fully, and/or flourish?
How do reason and the virtues fit into all of this?
What is the goal of ethics for each person?
Organize your paper into five paragraphs, each with one purpose:

an introduction paragraph (written last so that you can introduce and summarize what you say in the paper)
one paragraph summarizing Plato's response to the questions above
one paragraph summarizing Aristotle's response to the questions above
one paragraph comparing/contrasting the two thinkers
a conclusion reflecting on this from your perspective (ask: What do I believe? How do I respond?)
Include as little biographical detail on the thinkers as possible; I already know who they are.

This is not a research paper. You should be able to finish your work with reference to the handouts and assigned readings. If you do make use of other sources in your work, please give credit where it is due.

How do there different viewpoints address one of the following: what do I believe, what are my politics, or how do I respond.