Write an essay to answer the following questions as completely as possible. Be
sure to persuade your reader of the thesis that you are positing. Draw
upon the information that you read from class and was presented in the Credible
Catholic slides (be forewarned that Google and other on-line sources do not
usually do a good job answering these questions – be selective in using other
sources). You may use books and
assignments to help you craft your essay.
Cite all quotes and paraphrases appropriately. You may type or neatly hand-write (print) your
responses.
sure to persuade your reader of the thesis that you are positing. Draw
upon the information that you read from class and was presented in the Credible
Catholic slides (be forewarned that Google and other on-line sources do not
usually do a good job answering these questions – be selective in using other
sources). You may use books and
assignments to help you craft your essay.
Cite all quotes and paraphrases appropriately. You may type or neatly hand-write (print) your
responses.
1. Objective portion – on Google Classroom
(25pts)
2. What is Philosophy? (Thoroughly write about
what Philosophy is. What does it demand of the philosopher? Weave
in three or four of the points that Dr. Peter Kreeft makes about What
Philosophy is in his book, Philosophy 101 by Socrates). (25 pts)
3. Who is Socrates? Why is he one of the most influential
persons in human history? How did he receive his call to be a
philosopher? How did he engage in philosophy? What happened to him? (25 pts)
4. Are Science and Religion opposed to one another? Is there any evidence from Science or documented
medical research that indicate that God exists?
If yes, what evidence? Are there
any prominent scientists / doctors who have believed in God or in Christianity? (25 pts)
Rubric:
Formulation of your thesis statement: ____ / 5
Organization of the content / persuades audience of
thesis: ____ /5
Sufficient number of supporting points: ____ /10
Proper spelling & grammar: ____ /5
(25pts)
2. What is Philosophy? (Thoroughly write about
what Philosophy is. What does it demand of the philosopher? Weave
in three or four of the points that Dr. Peter Kreeft makes about What
Philosophy is in his book, Philosophy 101 by Socrates). (25 pts)
3. Who is Socrates? Why is he one of the most influential
persons in human history? How did he receive his call to be a
philosopher? How did he engage in philosophy? What happened to him? (25 pts)
4. Are Science and Religion opposed to one another? Is there any evidence from Science or documented
medical research that indicate that God exists?
If yes, what evidence? Are there
any prominent scientists / doctors who have believed in God or in Christianity? (25 pts)
Rubric:
Formulation of your thesis statement: ____ / 5
Organization of the content / persuades audience of
thesis: ____ /5
Sufficient number of supporting points: ____ /10
Proper spelling & grammar: ____ /5