Complete the Analyzing Logic Worksheet for Platos “The Allegory of the Cave” Reading (MO 2.6)

Template for Analyzing the Logic of an Article: Use the following template to help you analyze the
course readings.
1) The main purpose of the article is __________.
State as accurately as possible the authors purpose for writing the article

2) The key question that the author is addressing is ____________.
Figure out the key question in the mind of the author when s/he wrote the article (frame your
answer as a question)

3) The most important information in this article is _________.
Figure out the facts/experiences/data the author is using to support her/his conclusions what
reasoning do they use to justify their claims?

4) The main inferences/conclusions in this article are ________.
Identify the key conclusions the author comes to and presents in the article

5) The key concept(s) we need to understand in this article are _______. By these concepts, the author
means _______.
Figure out the most important ideas (special terms, key words, etc.) in the work, and explain
how the author is understanding these concepts

6) The main assumption(s) underlying the authors thinking is (are) ________.
Figure out what the author is taking for granted (treating as true without argument or support)
what might be questioned?

7a) If we take this line of reasoning seriously, the implications are _________.
What consequences are likely to follow if people take the authors line of reasoning seriously?

7b) If we fail to take this line of reasoning seriously, the implications are ________.
What consequences are likely to follow if people ignore the authors reasoning?

8) The main point(s) of view presented in this article is (are) ___________.
Who is the author? Where are they from? What perspectives/theoretical approaches are they
employing to look at this issue?

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