The History Paper
A) Premise 1: Luna mentioned Plato and Aristotle
Premise 2: Luna praised some of the ideas they are known for
Therefore: Luna likely enjoys philosophy
What to do: As she likely enjoys philosophy, you should connect over a mutual interest, get on her good side, and convince her to help you
B) Premise 1: Luna made fun of Aristotle’s assertion that humans are ‘rational animals’
Premise 2: Luna said humans were lucky if they have the appetitive (innate desires that drive you to eat, have sex, and protect yourself) and spirited aspect (often described as the emotional part) of the tripartite soul
Therefore: Luna believes humans do not have the ability to rationalize or use logic
What to do: You should prove her wrong be asserting your ability to rationalize and win her over by doing so
Premise 2: Luna praised some of the ideas they are known for
Therefore: Luna likely enjoys philosophy
What to do: As she likely enjoys philosophy, you should connect over a mutual interest, get on her good side, and convince her to help you
B) Premise 1: Luna made fun of Aristotle’s assertion that humans are ‘rational animals’
Premise 2: Luna said humans were lucky if they have the appetitive (innate desires that drive you to eat, have sex, and protect yourself) and spirited aspect (often described as the emotional part) of the tripartite soul
Therefore: Luna believes humans do not have the ability to rationalize or use logic
What to do: You should prove her wrong be asserting your ability to rationalize and win her over by doing so