Argumentative essay on Socrates and Machiavelli Possible topics to write on include citizenship, leadership, authority, etc.
All students are required to email their thesis statement to the instructor.
EXAMPLE OF A THESIS STATEMENT:
Good citizens must be honest, question others, and be good educators because without these traits they will not have a positive impact on others and will be unable to constructively contribute to political life.
Be sure to read and re-read the skeleton of an argumentative essay handout.
Essays must have multiple citations from both Plato and Machiavelli. Students must advance their own argument through a critical engagement with Plato and Machiavelli.