Assignment Content
Analyze various philosophical arguments to determine how they are used to support the overall positions and systems of particular philosophers and philosophies
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
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
A critical essay is a written assignment in which analysis and close reading of a philosophically significant, short passage is undertaken in order to illuminate a philosopher’s meaning or message. It is related to—but very different from—a persuasive essay (where a student makes an argument in order to persuade) or a research paper (where a student compiles information for various sources to support a thesis). Each philosophy student must complete each critical essay in order to successfully complete PHIL 1301.
The essay must be 4-6 pages long plus 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 right 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 through the SafeAssign system to receive a grade.
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