DescriptionThis is an argumentative essay following the guidelines detailed in the Appendix on p.421 of your textbook. Respond to the following question:According to Plato, science can give us only opinions, not knowledge. Do you agree? Why or why not?Spelling and grammar are important, so edit your essay before you submit it. Know that you will also be graded on whether or not you cite sources. So make sure you use a citation method and cite all sources parenthetically and at the end of your submission! Support your answer with good reasons and use relevant terminology correctly–show me you know what you are talking about! Make a good argument!Follow the guidelines in the appendix and the rubric. The particular answer is entirely up to you. You will be graded on how well you demonstrate an understanding of the relevant philosophical concepts, how well you reason, and how well you write.To summarize Basic Essay Structure (p.421):1. Introduction: Be succinct (no more than one paragraph), but include the following
a. Thesis Statement- one sentence underlined (the claim to be supported)
b. Plan for the paper-no more than one sentence, NOT required
c. Background for the thesis- no more than one sentence, NOT required2. Argument supporting the thesis: this is where you provide reasons and explanations that support your thesis (i.e., this is where you develop your premises)3. Assessment of objections: This is where you address counterarguments (a counterargument is an argument trying to prove that your argument is flawed).4. Conclusion: Here is where you summarize your argument.
