Problem 1: Describe the beginnings of philosophy in Ancient Greece. Briefly describe any three of the main branches of philosophy. Identify the key ideas of at least three of the Presocratic Philosophers.
Problem 2: Discuss at least two key ideas from the teachings of Socrates and state and explain whether and why you agree or disagree with his ideas.
Problem 3: Discuss at least two major philosophical disagreements between Plato and Aristotle, and state and explain who you agree with on these issues.
Problem 4: Discuss the two major Post-Aristotelian schools of Hedonism and Stoicism. What is the central philosophical position of each--with whom do you agree and why?
Problem 5: Discuss at least two of the central ideas of each of the following thinkers: Hobbes, Descartes, and Locke's philosophy (six ideas total) and briefly tell with whom you agree most and why.