Aristotle’s Metaphysics

Answer all of the following questions thoroughly. Remember that if you take direct quotations from any sources including yours books for class, you must do inline citations and a bibliographical entry on the Reference Page. 1)    A copy of the first five amendments of the United States Constitution are listed below the questions. Considering the 8 point definition of justice that we developed in relationship to The Republic of Plato, explain whether Plato would agree or disagree with each of the first 5 amendments and why. (10 points) 2)    According to Plato, what is the best form of society, who leads such a society, and upon what virtue is it run? Explain the four degenerate forms of society and upon what principle is each governed? Explain how each society deteriorates into the next worse society after it. Describe the soul of the Tyrant. Should this person ever be in charge of people? Why? Explain how the story of the tyrant is an answer to Glaucon and the myth of the ring of Gyges. (10 points) 3)    Explain Aristotle’s argument about time and how he undermines Plato’s Concept of God and creation. Next explain how Aristotle explains the nature of the universe we live in and why it exists as it does. (10 points)   Amendments 1-5* 1) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 2) A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. 3) No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. 4) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized 5) No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.