When you identify a passage, assume that your reader is unfamiliar with the work from which it was drawn; writing “This passage is in Plato’s book” is not sufficient. Plato wrote many boos; your reader may not know which one you are referring to. Be sure to briefly review Plato’s life and his work. You may wish to include a few historical facts in order to orient your reader. However, do not include anything that is not relevant to the passage under consideration. And finally, don’t cite a passage merely by referring to a page number. Assume that your reader’s edition of the work is not the same as yours. It is more useful to say, “ This passage is found in Part 1, chapter 4of …..” or words to that effects.
civilization
The Judaic culture
The rise of the Hellenic cultures
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