Discussion #1

Instructions:

Each week, you will post a response to a question or two concerning the week's reading or video. You must also reply to at least one other post. The deadline to post is Saturday, January 27th, by 11:59 pm. Please don't wait until the last minute since late posts will not be accepted.

Everyone must post at least once on each module and post at least on reply to another student's post. I expect your posts to reflect your careful study of the important issues the philosophers present. There is no set length for posts, however try to keep your posts between half a page and a page in length. Your posts should make use of information and examples in the videos and/or in the readings. Your replies to other students should discuss the ideas presented in their posts. There is no set length for replies, but usually a paragraph will suffice. If you are not going into enough detail in your posts and replies, I'll let you know in the feedback section.

No late posts allowed. Your posts must be submitted during the time frame listed on the course schedule.

Always run your posts through spell-check before you post. Remember to check your word use and spelling with a dictionary and always use a thesaurus to achieve the precision fitting of a clear critical thinker. Posting and sending email is a formal endeavor with this professor. All forms of communication, in all my classes, require civility and respect. I will not tolerate disrespectful emails or posts and I insist that everyone be courteous to everyone else. I will immediately withdraw any student who does not adhere to the basics of civility required of cooperative learning. Do not hold personal conversations between each other through posts.

I will give you feedback on each of your posts and grade them on the Monday following the due date. What should I do with the feedback? You can use it to improve your future posts.

You can view the rubric for this and all discussion boards by clicking the cogwheel or three dots on the top right side of this page.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the trial of Socrates.
• Analyze the arguments put forth by Socrates.
• Debate the ideas presented by Socrates.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what philosophy is like.
• Communicate ideas in the video and reading to your classmates.