1. At 1096a1-4 of the Nichomachean Ethics, Aristotle chastises Plato when he writes: "or, further, he might suffer the worst evils and misfortunes; and if this is the sotof life he leads, not one would count him happy, except to defend a philosopher's paradox."

2. Identify and explain the Platonic position that Aristotle is here suggesting is incorrect.

3. From Book I of the Nichomachean Ethics, identify (with citations) and explain at least three ways (number them!) in which Aristotle's methods or presuppositions for investigating the nature of the good life differ from those of Plato.

4. From Book I of the Nichomachean Ethics, identify (with citations) and explain at least one way in which Aristotle's claims about the good life match Plato's.

Extra directions: Complete this assignment on separate paper (500 - 1000 words). Put your name on this sheet and staple this sheet to your answers. Email submission is acceptable, but then you need to make this page the first page of your document.

This assignment must be your own individual and independent work. Remember to pledge your paper!

Due: Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the beginning of class.