Discuss and critque it, pointing both to the argument’s problems – if you see any – and to its consequences for metaphysics and epistemology. Do you believe Plato’s solution is the only possible or at least most likely true, or rather some other answers are available as well and perhaps more convincing? Justify your position.

Grant MacEwan University

Write an essay of about 2000-2500 words on one of the following topics. Try to explain clearly the views and arguments you discuss and your own view of the topic. You should also try to identify the greatest weaknesses of views and arguments you discuss, and whether you think they can be replied to.
Be selective.

In the space available you will not be able to discuss every aspect of the topic! Select and focus on just a few of the points or issues you think the most central or interesting. Work hard on expressing points clearly in your own words. Try always to make it clear to the reader which of the views discussed are merely mentioned for the sake of the discussion and which, if any of them, you wish to endorse.