Answer the following question in an essay of 4-5 typed, double-spaced pages (1250-1500 words):
Why does Plato see the kallipolis as the best possible political regime, and democracy as the near-worst? What makes the kallipolis a particularly good and just form of political organization, and democracy so deficient in these regards? Be sure to explain exactly what justice is, what makes the kallipolis particularly just, and what problems Plato sees with democracies.
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
The following questions are for the first term essay assignment. Final grades for the course will be determined as follows: assignment 1, 12.5%; assignment 2, 12.5%; assignment 3 (second term), 25%; final examination, 30%; tutorial attendance and participation, 20%.
Instructions For Essay Assignments:
1. Answer the following question.
2. Your answer should be an essay of 4-5 pages/1250-1500 words (typed, double-spaced, 12-pt Times Roman or equivalent font, with proper margins) – please include a word count on your front page. It should conform to the guidelines for scholarly reporting in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Your answers should be based entirely on the assigned text, rather than on commentaries.
3. Use parenthetical citations, giving the author’s name and page or line number. Include complete reference in the bibliography.
4. A good political theory essay includes: a clear thesis statement; an introduction, body, and conclusion; a clearly structured, logically developed general argument; and appropriate textual evidence supporting your arguments.
5. The front page of your assignment MUST indicate the following: (1) the course, (2) your name, (3) the instructor’s name, (4) your tutor’s name and tutorial time, and (5) a word count.
6..; lateness due to confusion relating to the submission process will result in late penalties.
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