The document outlines the instructions for assignment #5, which requires students to write an essay on a philosopher from a specified text, excluding Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The essay should explain the philosopher's key ideas, influences, and contributions while also reflecting the student's evaluation of those ideas. Additional objectives include in-depth exploration of themes, critical thinking, and proper scholarly citation in APA format, with an expected word count of 1300 to 1700 words.

1. Assignment #5 - Philosophy Figure essay
Instructions:
Select any philosopher named in the text between pp. 1 – 272.
You may choose a philosopher prominently featured in the text
(though not the same one you wrote about in Assignment #2) or
you may choose someone who is mentioned only very briefly
(such as Bertrand Russell on p. 254).
The philosopher you choose cannot be Socrates, Plato or
Aristotle.
Your essay should focus on carefully explaining key ideas and
contributions of the philosopher. Discuss what other
philosophers or events influenced this philosopher and what
influence this philosopher has had on others. Finally, offer your
own evaluation of the ideas presented by this philosopher.
Objectives:
Assignments have the following objectives:
Identify and describe key concepts relevant to a theme
presented in the assignment prompt.
Explore ideas in philosophical depth beyond the presentation of
course material.
Examine course material in order to develop an informed

2. investigation of your perspectives on a theme presented in the
assignment.
Research scholarly sources to help explore and expand students’
perspectives and develop critical thinking skills.
Develop a cogent argument to support your position.
Expectations:
All sources must be responsibly cited and referenced. (APA)
Assignments should be around 1300 - 1700 words.