1. Relate the literal story of the allegory of the cave in the republic. Then describe about the initial situation, the turning around of the prisoner, the journey to the outside world and the outside world symbolize in terms of Plato's theories.
2. Explain the Greek philosophical problem of the one and the many. Then explain how Plato would solve the problem in the case of the concept of a pencil.
Finish by explaining how Aristotle would solve the problem in the case of a concept of a pencil.
3. Thoroughly summarize any three of the criticisms that Aristotle makes of Plato's theory of the forms. Be sure to do this in a way, that explains each criticism and does not just repeat the criticisms. Use examples.
4. Thoroughly summarize Socrates' argument that 'No one does evil Knowingly". Then explain Aristotle's philosophical defense of incontinence. How does he argue that some people do evil knowingly. What does he think is Socrates' basic error in his judgement.
Then give reasons for whose view you think is on better ground.
5. Thoroughly summarize the three positions on faith and reason. Be sure to explain how Aquinas's position would deal with the problems raised about the hypo static union, the trinity and the creation of the world.
