Do you agree with any of the philosophical starting points, the major doctrines, the worldview or set of values of the ancient philosophical schools discussed so far (Platonism, Epicureanism, Stoicism)?

 Your essay should be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use 12-point font. Your essay should refer to the readings and should include a works-cited page at the end (the works-cited page does not count towards the final word count). Your paper should also have an informative, creative title. Use methods of proper citation (for content that does not directly belong to you). Due: Friday May 31st by midnight (Upload papers to Canvas) Bring drafts, outlines, ideas, bullet point lists to class on Thursday may 30th : I will go around and give each one of you feedback (comments, suggestions, further reading) for the successful turning in of the paper on Friday. General Topic: Do you agree with any of the philosophical starting points, the major doctrines, the worldview or set of values of the ancient philosophical schools discussed so far (Platonism, Epicureanism, Stoicism)? For example: If you think that happiness is pleasure (Epicureanism), then (i) spell out the strongest argument for your view, (ii) spell out the strongest objection that your opponents can make to your argument, and (iii) reply to your opponent’s objection. If you think that happiness cannot be pleasure (Stoicism), then (i) spell out the strongest argument for your view, (ii) spell out the strongest objection that your opponents can make to your argument, and (iii) reply to your opponent’s objection. If you think that there is an intelligible realm beyond the visible realm (Platonism), i.e. that there is more to reality than just objective, external reality, then (i) spell out the strongest argument for your view, (ii) spell out the strongest objection that your opponents can make to your argument, and (iii) reply to your opponent’s objection. Same as in 3.: If you disagree with the assumptions or main beliefs behind Platonism (theory of ideas, reality vs appearance, reason > senses, etc), then (i) spell out the strongest argument for your view, (ii) spell out the strongest objection that your opponents can make to your argument, and (iii) reply to your opponent’s objection. Possible Template