Essay Problem
On the basis of Joseph Vincenzo lectures on YouTube on pre-Socratic philosophy and Plato and the assigned texts of the Pre-Socratic fragments, provide three short essay answers (each being from two to two and a half pages double spaced) to the following questions. Substantiate your key points with textual evidence along with your interpretation of the text.
• How did ancient western philosophy begin?
• What similarities and differences do you find among the teachings of Anaximander, Heraclitus and Parmenides?
• How did Plato creatively assimilate pre-Socratic philosophy?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.