“You are required to write one term paper (8 full pages in length) that critically analyzes a specific theme in the course. This is a persuasive paper (you must persuade the reader to accept your thesis). You will be graded primarily on content and insight. Well-written papers contain a comprehensive literature review, critical analysis and critical insight.

REQUIREMENTS

You must provide an in-depth discussion from at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 books.

You must provide a thesis and arguments to support your thesis.

Attach a copy of the first page of each journal article to the end of your term paper.

Use MLA style footnotes or bibliography to cite your sources.”

Topic: Discuss and critique Aristotle on eudemonia in the Nicomachean Ethics. Compare this discussion to the works of the Dalai Lama in the Art of Happiness.

The two books I’d preferably use are Nicomachean Ethics and Dalai Lama’s Art of Happiness. The first peer-reviewed journal must agree with Plato, the second must agree with the Dalai Lama.