Description
Write 1,000-1,500 words interpretive essay
All essays must be double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins, and include page numbers. In addition, each essay requires a title page. On the title page, students will include the title of their essay, their name, the class information, and a word count for the document. The text on the title page does not count towards the word count. All citations should be pathetical and include the line numbers: (1291a3-a9). In order to cite texts appropriately, you must cite the required texts from the syllabus.
pick either Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Politics to answer the following questions. Explain what makes democracy a less than perfect form of government for the political philosopher that you select. Second, what are the redeeming qualities of democracy as a form of government, according to this political philosopher? Finally, reflect on your first short paper (i.e. the “Best Government Paper”); have your thoughts concerning what is the best form of government changed due to this political philosopher. Explain why your ideas have changed or why your ideas have remained the same.
According to the political philosopher that you select, what makes democracy a less than perfect form of government;
According to the political philosopher that you select, what are the redeeming qualities of a democracy;
Has reading this political philosopher (and writing this interpretive essay) influenced your ideas of what the best government is? (NOTE: To achieve this you need to reflect on your opinions in your first short paper and compare them to your opinions now. You can then explain if your opinions have changed or if they have remained the same. Either way, you need to explain how this political philosopher has or has not influenced your opinions