Critical thinking
Critical thinking Paper instructions: Texts 1. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” (from Republic) 2. Descartes’ “Meditations 1 & 2” (from Meditations on First Philosophy) Instructions Exposition of Plato: 2 pages Exposition of Descartes: 2 pages Comparative Reading Paper: 1.5 pages Exposition of Each Text For each text, answer the following questions in a well-organized essay. Each exposition should be a minimum of two pages in length. (1) Explain, in your own words, what the main idea of the selection is—what is the author trying to demonstrate or prove? What is the overall purpose of the selection? (2) Write a summary of the points that the author makes—does he give reasons for accepting his argument or his conclusions? Can you tell what the author might be arguing against? (3) Carefully formulate your thoughts about the reading. What idea or ideas did you find interesting in the selection? Do you agree with the author’s argument or conclusions? Comparative Reading of...