Discusison 1
Youtube Video: "Plato's Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler".
After watching the videos, reviewing the Modules, and reading the required assignments, choose one of the options. Respond to a classmate for maximum points. Designate the option. Choose one quote from one of the videos and another quote from the required reading. Use bold type on the two quotes you choose. Include the name of the video (name of the video) and the name of the text or author of the required text and include a page number, e.g., (Moore, 34)
Plato is very specific about Reality and Illusion in his allegory of the cave. In paragraph one delineate at least four aspects of the metaphysical distinctions between reality and illusion that are illustrated in the allegory of the cave.
In your second paragraph, give your personal reflections about how the allegory of the cave relates to your life (when have you left the cave?) Or reflect on how the allegory of the cave can be seen in the world today.
Discusison 2
Youtube Video: "PHILOSOPHY - Aristotle".
After watching the videos, reviewing the Modules, and reading the required assignments, choose one of the options. Respond to a classmate for maximum points. Designate the option. Choose one quote from one of the videos and another quote from the required reading. Use bold type on the two quotes you choose. Include the name of the video (name of the video) and the name of the text or author of the required text and include a page number, e.g., (Moore, 34)
In your first paragraph, demonstrate your mastery of material by explaining four concepts in Aristotle's philosophy. For instance:
-What does it mean "to be" for Aristotle?
-What is Aristotle's theory of knowledge?
-What is Aristotle's theory of the Forms as it differs from Plato's?
-Anything else that interests you?
In your second paragraph give your views of the four concepts you explained in your first paragraph.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.