This document outlines the instructions for a take home exam in social philosophy. It is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 involves answering 3 essay questions from a set of questions worth 15% each. Part 2 involves answering 4 short answer questions from another set worth 5% each. Part 3 is a group presentation worth 30%. Part 4 provides bonuses for early submission. Students must follow specific formatting guidelines when submitting their answers.

1. Take Home Exam
Social Philosophy

2. General Information
• Part 1 (Individual Submission)
– Each Set 1 item answered is equivalent to fifteen percent (15%)
– Answer three (3) items from Set 1 of the examination questionnaires
to earn a maximum of forty-five percent (45%)
• Part 2 (Individual Submission)
– Each Set 2 item answered is equivalent to five percent (5%)
– Answer four (4) items from Set 2 questionnaires to earn a maximum of
twenty percent (20%)
• Part 3 (Group Submission/Presentation)
– Complete and present the final group report on political ideologies to
earn a maximum of thirty percent (30%)

3. …General Information
• Part 4
– The first five students who shall submit the take home portion of the
exam shall earn five percent (5%), the next five students will earn
three percent (3%)
• Bonus
– Bonus points will be given to student/s who happens to answer the
least selected question/s in Set A and Set B
Document Name: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.docx
Example: CASAS_PAUL.docx
Email Subject: BLOCK/GROUP/LASTNAME
Example : BSOA2A/JUSTICE/CASAS
Email Address pccasas@sentro-lasallle.org

4. Directions
• Write your answers in MS Word format (Min.: 2 pages)
• Include the questions when answering.
• Observe the following formatting guidelines:
– Margin: 1 inch on all sides
– Spacing: 1.5 lines
– Font Type: Times New Roman
– Font Size:
• Student Name, Group, Date… : 12 pts.
• Body/Answer Proper: 12 pts.
• Questions/Paragraph Header: 13 pts.
• Note: In this class, your group name is an extension of
your name.

5. Set A (Select 3)
• Compare and contrast the concept of human
nature according to Plato, Aristotle, and
Augustine.
• Compare and contrast the ‘end of man’ for Plato,
Aristotle, Cicero, and Augustine.
• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women
according to St. Augustine and Aristophanes.
• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women
according to Plato and Aristotle.
• Discuss the roles/nature of men and women
according to Aristotle and St. Augustine.

6. Set B (Select 4)
• What is ‘happiness’ according to Plato, Aristotle and
Augustine? Explain.
• What is the ideal state for Plato, Aristotle and Augustine?
Explain.
• What is the role of the government according to
Augustine? Explain.
• Which among the philosophies discussed conforms
closely with your own philosophy of life. Explain.
• Using any of the philosophies discussed, justify the
people’s right to revolt and initiate civil disobedience.
• What is utopia or ‘heaven here on earth’ for you. Explain .