Answer to Question #190430 in English for Everlyn Ndirangu

Question

You will select a historical figure or event from the span of time we will cover in class (i.e. World History from the beginning of time to 1500). With this individual/event/invention you will analyze and explain why they are influential in history in a research paper consisting of the following: I need help with a topic, these statements, and reliable sources.

At least 4 sources are to be used. These sources can include:

Primary sources **At least 1 is required**

Secondary sources (outside of the textbook; the textbook will not count as a source)

Periodicals, to include historical journals, magazines, etc. 

Scholarly websites (typically ending in .gov, .edu, .org)See note below about scholarly sources.

Minimum length of submission is 4-6 pages, double-spaced, using 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, and contain a works cited/bibliography page

Answer 1

Topic: Socrates the Father of Western Philosophy.

Socrates (469–399 B.C.E.) was a greek philosopher who is considered a father of western philosophy. Apart from teaching known scholars such as Plato and Xenophon he influenced the development of the western civilisation. One of his most signficant contribution is his emphasy on self-enquiry as a learning approach. He did not claim to have the answers; he would merely ask questions to his students, forcing them to think for themselves and question their own dogmas and beliefs.

Thesis Statement: The works of Socrates influence western education and development to date.

Reliable Sources:

Batista, G.A. (2015). Socrates: Philosophy applied to Education -

Search for Virtue. Athens Journal of Education. 2(2). 149-156.

Wang, H. (2013). The Influence of the Socratic Tradition on Cambridge Practice and its Implication on Chinese Higher Education. Journal of Cambridge Studies. 18.

Stonehouse, P., Allison, P., Carr, D. (2011). Aristotle, Plato and Socrates: Ancient Greek persepectives on experiential learning.

Pihlgren, A.S. (2008). Socrates in the Classroom. Stockholm University.