Assignment Content
Analyze various philosophical arguments to determine how they are used to support the overall positions and systems of particular philosophers and philosophies. These papers will often have the student compare and contrast various philosophical positions (and their supporting arguments) to determine which position is more valid, sound, and persuasive
The student will craft their own original arguments and examples to harmonize with and support the overall positions and systems of particular philosophers and philosophies. This will almost always require engagement with either the textbook or
primary/secondary academic resources.
The student will express their original arguments, explain philosophical positions, and critique and evaluate philosophical arguments, all while using good grammar, spelling, and writing technique to the best effect possible
Each week, a prompt about that week’s readings will be included. This should give students a jumping off point to begin their analysis about this weeks reading
PARAMETERS
The essay should fully answer the prompt in question, and while there is no formal length requirement, complete answers will normally take at least four pages and a Works Cited page. The essay should be formatted in either MLA or APA, with standard College expectations throughout (1″ margins, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double-spaced, pages numbered at top rignt. with last name, first page formatted with information and centered title). Citations should be parenthetical and follow MLA or APA conventions. All papers must be submitted through Blackboard as a word document, PDF, or copy/pasted into the text box. Neither Apple Pages files nor a link to a Google Doc will be accepted.
