
In the Republic, Socrates argues that the soul (mind) has three main parts: appetite, spirit, and reason. Do
you think this setup is adequate to explain human behavior? Or do you think the soul is arranged in a
different way? Compose an essay in which you argue either in favor or against Plato’s picture of the soul.
Be sure to organize your essay around the reasons you give. You may also want to use examples to make
your argument clear. Finally, respond to an objection that someone might make against your view.