Your paper should be about three pages long. This is only a guideline intended to indicate how a good answer would have to be
Clearly state which question you are answering.
Please provide page references when appropriate. I.e. when mentioning a specific idea.Keep quotes to a minimum. In a paper this short you should use your own words.
All answers must be justified. Remember the paper is to be about arguments, not a mere description of your opinions, or what the book says.
Topics
Answer one of the following topics.
1) What is the story of the ring of Gyges supposed to show about most people’s attitude towards morality? Is this claim correct? Explain why or why not.
2) What does Thrasymachus claim about justice, and why? Is he right? Explain why or why not.
3) Explain the noble lie that Socrates recommends for his city.Would adopting such a lie would make a society better? Explain why or why not.
4) Describe the family life of the guardians as Socrates lays it out. Does such a family life make them better rulers? Explain why or why not.
5) What is the role of women in the ideal city, and how does Socrates justify this? Is he right about their role, and in the argument he uses? Explain why or why not.
6) What is Socrates’ attitude towards the division of labor? Would this contribute the success of a society? Explain why or why not.
