** This essay is open book. You may only use the primary tex…
** This essay is open book. You may only use the primary texts we used in class to aid in the writing of your essay. Essay Questions Choose one of the following questions/prompts to respond to in essay format. Describe and evaluate Gregory of Nyssa’s dialogue with Macrina over the condition of the Soul after death. How does this relate to their understanding of the nature of the Soul and the future Resurrection? Describe and evaluate Augustine’s understanding of the Good/Happy Life throughout the Confessions. What is the role of friendship in pursuing happiness? How does happiness relate to God and the human telos? What do suffering and evil have to do with the Good/Happy Life? What to include… • Introduction: Include a concise introduction to the essay with a clear thesis statement (what are you arguing for or what do you intend to demonstrate? • Context: What is the general historical and cultural context of the writing(s)/writer(s) you are discussing? • Evidence: Provide evidence through direct quotations and references to page numbers or section numbers from the text. • Conclusion: Include a concise conclusion which summarizes the thesis of your essay and the main arguments discussed throughout.
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