Take Home Exam

Social Philosophy

General Information

• Part 1 – Each Set 1 item answered is equivalent to fifteen percent (15%)– Answer three (3) items from Set 1 of the examination questionnaires

to earn a maximum of forty-five percent (45%)

• Part 2– Each Set 2 item answered is equivalent to five percent (5%)– Answer four (4) items from Set 2 questionnaires to earn a maximum of

twenty percent (20%)

• Part 3– Complete and present the final report on political ideologies on Friday

(March 16, 2012) to earn a maximum of thirty percent (30%)

…General Information

• Part 4– The first five students who shall submit the take home portion of the

exam shall earn five percent (5%), the next five students will earn three percent (3%)

• Bonus– Bonus points will be given to student/s who happens to answer the

least selected question/s in Set A and Set B

Directions

• Write your answers in MS Word format (Min.: 2 pages)• Include the questions when answering.• Observe the following formatting guidelines:

– Margin: 1 inch on all sides– Spacing: 1.5 lines– Font Type: Times New Roman– Font Size:

• Student Name, Group, Date… : 12 pts.• Body/Answer Proper: 12 pts.• Questions/Paragraph Header: 13 pts.

• Note: In this class, your group name is an extension of your name.

Set A (Select 3)

• Compare and contrast the concept of human nature according to Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine.

• Compare and contrast the ‘end of man’ for Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Augustine.

• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women according to St. Augustine and Aristophanes.

• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women according to Plato and Aristotle.

• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women according to Aristotle and St. Augustine.

Set B (Select 4)

• What is ‘happiness’ according to Plato, Aristotle and Augustine? Explain.

• What is the ideal state for Plato, Aristotle and Augustine? Explain.

• What is the role of the government according to Augustine? Explain.

• Which among the philosophies discussed conforms closely with your own philosophy of life. Explain.

• Using any of the philosophies discussed, justify the people’s right to revolt and initiate civil disobedience.

• What is utopia or ‘heaven here on earth’ for you. Explain .