Socrates argues that knowledge is more valuable than mere true belief because knowledge is more stable. Explain his argument.
Why does Socrates think that knowledge is more stable? Then raise an objection to Socrates’ argument. How would Socrates respond to that objection? Should we accept Socrates’ response against the objection? Why or why not?
God would have the ability to create a hospitable universe, as well as good reason to do so, and so God’s existence is a satisfying explanation of our universe (White, pg. 33).
Your paper should contain all the following elements (listed in the recommended order):
Introduction. A brief overview of the main ideas, perhaps touching on their general interest to us, and your topic statement. At minimum, your topic statement should indicate whether you will support or reject the author’s argument (in some way).
Exposition. Reconstruct the author’s argument. Explain how their premises are intended to support their conclusion (and any other issues relevant to the paper).
Objection. Present the best (singular) reason you can think of to reject the author’s argument. In most cases, a viable objection argues that one of the author’s premises is false. Explain how the author’s argument may fail in light of the objection.
Reply. Present the best (singular) reason you can think of to overcome the objection. In most cases, a viable reply argues that the objection requires some assumption that we should reject. Explain how the author’s argument may succeed in light of the reply.
Evaluation. A critical assessment of whether the reply to the objection succeeds. Here you make good on your thesis by supporting or rejecting the author’s argument given the considerations in your paper thus far.