Whether the tyrant lives a fulfilling life? Whether the just man is the happiest man?

General topic: A medieval disputation consisted of 1) a disputed question and 2) the bringing forward and examination of arguments on both sides of the question in order to come to a rational resolution. 

Specific Requirements: Using the format of the medieval disputation as it took shape in Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, you will be required to: 1) identify a disputed question; 2) consider objections to your own view on the issue; 3) clearly state your position with an appeal to authority; 4) defend your own position through argumentation, and 5) provide a reply to objections. You are required to mimic the format of Aquinas, utilizing the same structural markers (i.e., statement of disputed question, “Objection 1 …,” “On the contrary …,” “I answer that …,” and “Reply to Objection 1 …”) and the same order. In the relevant sections, be sure to include an argument from one source that agrees with your position and one that disagrees.

Be sure to select a disputed question that is meaningfully connected to the content of this course. Additionally, make sure to establish one author/figure covered in this course as your primary interlocutor, whether you use this figure to help support your position or to help formulate objections to your view. For authors Use PLATO and AQUINAS

Citation Format: Citations should be completed according to MLA format.

1. Your task is to make and defend an argument. In order to substantially defend your argument will need to pose and respond to objections. Your argument is the answer to the question that you pose.
2. Follow the Disputation style described above. 
3. Write in Standard Written English. Obey the rules of grammar, punctuation, etc. Your paper will be evaluated in part on the basis of how well it is written. Consult the Little Seagull Handbook or come and ask me if you have any questions about grammar or writing mechanics.