What is Plato (through Socrates) saying about the nature of reality and how we know it? There have actually been books written about this topic, so let me break this down into the smaller questions that make it up: How do we experience the world? How do we get knowledge? Can we have incorrect “knowledge”? How can we have real knowledge? Do most people see the true nature of reality? Why or why not

PAPER TOPIC:What is Plato (through Socrates) saying about the nature of reality and how we know it? There have actually been books written about this topic, so let me break this down into the smaller questions that make it up: How do we experience the world? How do we get knowledge? Can we have incorrect “knowledge”? How can we have real knowledge? Do most people see the true nature of reality? Why or why not?

Papers are to be NO MORE THAN 750 WORDS and turned in right here on Canvas. Remember to draw on arguments and examples used in class and from the readings. Make sure to cite any quotations or references to other works (IN A WAY THAT I CAN TRACE YOUR SOURCE). You are to cite AT LEAST 2 SOURCES obtained from outside this course. While I want you to go out and use more sources, keep in mind that you do only need 2 external sources. This paper is NOT meant to be a complex research paper, but more of an analysis on the topic. However, this research is meant to help you in your analysis, which is part of the reason I am requiring that you do it. Wikipedia is not an ideal source, but you may use it appropriately as a source, mostly for factual descriptions. However, you should always try to approach Wikipedia as a great place to start some research, but it’s best left there. An easy place to begin is by looking at the articles cited in the course readings. You can also locate sources using the Internet. Paper tips/guidelines: The most important thing to do is back up your arguments with good reasons. Create a clear thesis in your paper and make clear, reasoned arguments supporting your thesis. Try to keep your thoughts on point and just say what needs to be said – don’t add “fluff” unless it helps get your point across.Part of your grade will be based on how well you recognize the important philosophical aspects of the topic presented in light of what we have read and discussed in the course. You should first identify these aspects – doing so will help you organize your thoughts and make your arguments. When you proofread your work (and you should do this) you should always think that the person grading it will be constantly asking “Why?” and you should be sure you have answers to these “Why?” questions. If you need more help, read your paper aloud to a friend (seriously, despite how bad of an idea this sounds) – you’ll get some good feedback and notice problems for yourself.

Make sure you CONNECT all of your ideas to each other and always be sure that everything you say leads back to your thesis. If something you are saying doesn’t help you make your case, then you should probably leave it out.