Synthesis Essay Prompt:
Please write a well organized and documented essay in response to the following prompt. The essay required to use the following readings: (Lao Tzu, Confucius, Plato, Machiavelli) and (Joday Williams, Mary Robinson, Mahatma Gandhi and Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara).
The Four readings Lao Tzu, Confucius, Plato and Machiavelli – present ideas about some of the historical roots of the concepts of justice and civic engagement that were presented in the more contemporary readings and Joday Williams, Mary Robinson, Mahatma Gandhi and Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara are present ideas about some of the present concepts of justice and civic engagement
Discuss the ways in which these older writings are still relevant today with respect to justice and civic engagement. That is, imagine a conversation between these four historical readings and the four presents readings .
Would they agree or disagree about the nature of justice and civic engagement? Fully explain comments using specific passages from the readings.