- Take the time to analyze and define the philosophical notions involved in the
question/topic that you chose, as your arguments will shift according to the various
definitions of these notions. - Your answer to the question should highlight the philosophical stakes of the question. It
should therefore avoid any simplification and reduction, and make apparent the potential
contradictions and subsequent questions raised by the question you chose. You should
also incorporate the possible objections to your position, and offer counter arguments to
address these critiques. - Your essay should make explicit the philosophical assumptions which the question you
chose relies on. - You are encouraged to mainly refer to the material and readings covered in class, but you
may also bring additional references into your reasoning if you feel that they are
necessary. - Your essay should mainly rely on the readings covered in class this semester.
- You can use ideas and arguments discussed during the debates. However, keep in mind
that this is a philosophical essay and that philosophical arguments should prevail over
rhetorical claims. - Make sure to illustrate your arguments with examples.
Thesis:
start with “I will argue…” and add the arguments clearly
readings from class are attached (you can use any 4 from them)
arguments from the debate are also attached (team against)