PHIL 240 / POLI 240: Ethics and Politics in Ancient Philosophy – Assessment 2: Virtue, Knowledge, and the Golden Mean Assessment Overview Course level: Lower- to mid-level undergraduate (200-level) Ethics / Moral Philosophy / Political TheoryTypical providers:Assessment type: Assessment 2 – Short Analytical Essay on Virtue EthicsWeighting: 20% of final gradeLength: 1,200–1,500-word essay (approximately 4–5 … Read more
Assignment 4: Essay on Virtue in Socrates and Aristotle Course Information This assignment is intended for courses in Ethics, Moral Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, or Introduction to Philosophy (e.g., PHIL 201, ETHC 101, CLAS 300, or equivalent). It is formatted for direct use in learning management systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard. Weight and Due … Read more
EDUC205 / HIST210: History of Western Education | Assessment 4: Philosopher Profile and Pedagogical Paradigm Brief Assignment Context Modern educational models derive their core architectures from classical antiquity. In courses covering the History of Western Education or Classical Studies, students are expected to trace the institutional evolution from Socratic dialogue to formal schooling. This assessment … Read more
Assignment 3: Analytic Essay on Plato’s Theory of Forms and Aristotle’s Realism Course Information This assignment suits intermediate courses in Ancient Greek Philosophy, Metaphysics and Epistemology, or History of Western Philosophy (e.g., PHIL 310, CLAS 320, PHIL 250, or equivalent). It is ready for direct upload to Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or equivalent systems. Weight and … Read more
Week 7 AssignmentPHIL 220 / ETH 301 / PHIL 2200 · Ethics & Moral PhilosophyAnalytic Research Essay · 2026 APA 7th ed. Ethics / Moral Philosophy · Analytic Research Essay · Week 7 Submission Aristotle’s Golden Mean, Practical Wisdom, and the Good Life: Evaluating the Nicomachean Ethics as a Unified Ethical Theory Length: 1,200–1,500 wordsFormat: APA 7th ed.Weight: 25% of final gradeDue: Week … Read more
POLI/PHIL 220: Classical Political Philosophy – Assessment 1: Exegetical Essay on Justice and the “Ideal City” in Plato and Aristotle Assessment Overview Course level: Lower- to mid-level undergraduate (200-level) Political Theory / Classical Political Philosophy Typical providers: Political Science, Philosophy, PPE programmes at LSE, UofT, UBC, Edinburgh and similar institutions. Assessment type: Assessment 1 – … Read more
University of Toronto PHL232H1: Ancient Philosophy II – Plato and Aristotle Assignment 2: Conceptual Analysis and Historiographical Position Paper Institution: University of Toronto Department: Philosophy Course Level: Second-Year Undergraduate (200-level) Assessment Type: Major Essay (Analytical Position Paper) + Structured Discussion Tutorials Weight: 35% (Essay 30% | Tutorial Portfolio 5%) Length: 1,750–2,000 words (6–8 pages) Citation … Read more
Module 4 Discussion: Interpreting Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Course Information This discussion is designed for introductory or intermediate courses such as Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 101), Ancient Greek Philosophy, or Classical Political Thought (e.g., PHIL 205, CLAS 110, POLS 301, or equivalent). It can be posted directly in Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or similar platforms. … Read more
POLS205 / PHIL210: Classical Political Philosophy | Assignment 3: Exegesis of Aristotle’s Politics Assignment Context Following our analysis of Plato’s ideal state and the metaphysical foundations of justice in earlier modules, we turn to Aristotle’s empirical methodology. Political science and philosophy departments require students to execute tight textual analyses (exegesis) to demonstrate an accurate reading … Read more
POLI3002: Classical Political Thought | Week 4 Discussion: The Ideal State and the “Noble Lie” Context and Purpose In this module, we move from the Socratic search for definitions to Plato’s constructive political project in The Republic. A recurring challenge in political science and classical studies is reconciling Plato’s vision of a perfectly just society … Read more
