Plato's Ring of Gyges Analysis
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
What You Need to Include in the Paper
Your paper must follow 5 clearly defined parts:
1. Introduction (at least ½ page)
Introduce the topic of Plato, the Ring of Gyges, and internet anonymity.
End with a thesis statement: a clear sentence (or few) that says what your argument is and what the paper will cover.
2. Exposition (at least 1 page)
Give a detailed explanation of Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory.
Who talks about it? What happens in the story?
Most important: What does Plato think this story tells us about human nature? (Does power without consequences make people immoral?)
Use Plato’s Republic as support.
3. Anti-Internet Anonymity (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Present arguments from authors who agree with Plato.
These people say internet anonymity makes people act badly, just like the invisible ring.
Explain their reasoning and how they would fix it (e.g., removing anonymity).
Use and cite at least one or two articles.
4. Pro-Internet Anonymity (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Present the opposing view: authors who say anonymity should be protected.
Maybe they believe it helps free speech, safety, etc.
Be detailed and cite at least one or two articles.
5. Conclusion (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Clearly state your own position.
Do you agree with Plato and the authors who want to get rid of anonymity, or with those who want to protect it?
Explain why, and be specific.
Defend your answer using examples or logic.
Your paper must follow 5 clearly defined parts:
1. Introduction (at least ½ page)
Introduce the topic of Plato, the Ring of Gyges, and internet anonymity.
End with a thesis statement: a clear sentence (or few) that says what your argument is and what the paper will cover.
2. Exposition (at least 1 page)
Give a detailed explanation of Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory.
Who talks about it? What happens in the story?
Most important: What does Plato think this story tells us about human nature? (Does power without consequences make people immoral?)
Use Plato’s Republic as support.
3. Anti-Internet Anonymity (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Present arguments from authors who agree with Plato.
These people say internet anonymity makes people act badly, just like the invisible ring.
Explain their reasoning and how they would fix it (e.g., removing anonymity).
Use and cite at least one or two articles.
4. Pro-Internet Anonymity (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Present the opposing view: authors who say anonymity should be protected.
Maybe they believe it helps free speech, safety, etc.
Be detailed and cite at least one or two articles.
5. Conclusion (at least 1½ pages, 2+ paragraphs)
Clearly state your own position.
Do you agree with Plato and the authors who want to get rid of anonymity, or with those who want to protect it?
Explain why, and be specific.
Defend your answer using examples or logic.