Philosophical Reflection

The purpose of this Touchstone is to apply what you’ve learned about philosophy and the Greek philosophers to refine your own philosophical thinking now and in the future. This assignment is more open-ended than Touchstone 1.1 but should include reflections on the following items:

What does it mean to think philosophically? How can thinking philosophically help me in my own life?

Choose one of the three questions to include in your reflection. (“What is knowledge?”; “What is the nature of reality?”; “What is the good life?”). Then select an appropriate Greek philosopher to support how you have answered this question in your own life. Use cited examples from the course to support your answer.

What impact do the ideas of the Ancient Greek philosophers have on my own perspectives and convictions? Use cited examples from the course to support your answer.
This assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages. You should write at least one paragraph for each of the three prompts listed above.
In answering these reflection questions, draw from your own experiences while relating specific Ancient Greek philosophers and their arguments to your chosen reflection question. Please note: Some philosophers will be more suited for particular questions than others.