Category: Philosophy

General Instructions For each paper, you will critically assess one of the Designated Central Arguments from the textbook, chosen from the list below. Your paper must engage with the textbook, by working with the precise formulations of the arguments and definitions of key terms presented in the textbook, and by discussing (or at least acknowledging) any passages from the textbook that are directly relevant to your own arguments and objections. Your paper may take one of two forms. The first option is to write a Standard Essay in which you criticize or defend a Designated Central Argument of your choosing. (Note: If you choose this option, you are strongly advised to criticize the selected argument, since the textbook already defends the argumentunless you plan either to defend it against objections that the textbook does not already discuss or to defend it differently from how the textbook does.) Detailed advice for writing the Standard Essay can be found in Appendix B of the textbook. The second option is a Debating AI Essay. For this option, you will criticize or defend a Designated Central Argument of your choosing in a discussion with ChatGPT (or an alternative LLM), and then write a paper reporting the results of your examination. Detailed advice for writing the Debating AI Essay can be found in the document on Canvas titled Debating AI Essay Advice. You are permitted to use outside sources (other than the textbook and AI) when writing your papers, but I dont recommend doing so. If you choose to consult outside sources, make sure not to plagiarize them. More below on permitted and prohibited uses of AI. Further Instructions Papers must be under 1400 words. There is no minimum word count, but a paper below 1000 words is unlikely to do well. Include a word count and your perm number at the beginning of your paper Submit your paper as a Word document or pdf Papers will be blind graded, so do not include your name in the paper or in the name of the document Each paper must include an AI-Contribution Statement For Debating AI Essay option only: Include a link to your discussion with ChatGPT. You have to set up a (free) account at before you begin; otherwise, you wont be able to generate a link. When youre in the chat, click Share in the top right corner to generate a link. Deadlines are listed above Designated Central Arguments for Paper 2 The Conjoined Twins Argument (ch.3) The Body Swap Argument (ch.3) The Blackout Argument (ch.3) The Fission Argument (ch.3) The Against Fearing Death argument (ch. 4) The Desire Argument (ch. 5) The Argument from Determinism (ch. 5) The Against Knowing the Future argument (ch. 6) The Dreaming Argument (ch. 6)

I need a two page paper. Read instructions that are provided. I would also need you to log into my Google Docs and complete in fresh doc in order for my professor to be able to see the version history.

I need a two page paper. Read instructions that are provided. I would also need you to log into my Google Docs and complete in fresh doc in order for my professor to be able to see the version history.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origins and Foundation of Inequality is a landmark philosophical text in the history of European social and political thought. It was, and in many ways still is, a controversial text, one that seeks to offer an alternative understanding of social inequality and asymmetry in the modern world–what Rousseau called “bourgeois, civil society.”

In this paper, you will have to answer to the best of your ability, the following question (and please note its multiple parts): What, for Rousseau, is the origin of inequality and what does he mean by that origin? What, if anything, is the distinctive “promise” of inequality understood by Rousseau?

Remember, this paper assesses theoretical comprehension. It is concerned with your understanding of a topic and concept and it asks you to try to present your response in the most precise way possible. The best answers will structure their responses coherently as well as make direct reference to the text and secondary literature. Importantly, this assignment does not seek your own take on the issue, or your personal ideas. It offers students an opportunity to clarify a philosophical argument and conception.

Assignment requirements:

1. Word count: 650-950 (any less than 650 = re-submission)

2. Consistent citation/bibliography style used throughout (Chicago, MLA, etc. – the key is to just choose one).

3. A bibliography

Assignment Instructions

Information Literacy refers to a cluster of competencies associated with consuming, evaluating, producing, using, and archiving information (Writing Commons.org, 2022).

Information literacy is important in your personal life. Think about how important it is to seek out credible resources when you are doing personal research prior to making a large purchase, or enrolling your child in a school or program. Information literacy is equally important in academics.

Complete the attached Information Literacy Worksheet to gain a better understanding of why information literacy is important in academics.

Must be submitted as a Word file.

Rubric

Essay Question Rubric 100 points

Essay Question Rubric 100 points

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

70 pts

Excellent

The assignment includes comprehensive responses to all questions and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception.

63 pts

Good

The assignment includes comprehensive responses to most of the questions and demonstrates a solid understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception.

56 pts

Satisfactory

The assignment includes adequate responses to all questions and demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the students own perception.

42 pts

Needs Improvement

The assignment does not include responses to all questions and does not demonstrate a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are not synthesized into the students own perception.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

70 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Grammar and Mechanics

20 pts

Excellent

Assignment is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. The tone of the paper is appropriate for the audience.

18 pts

Good

Assignment contains minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. In a few instances, the tone of the paper becomes too informal.

16 pts

Satisfactory

Assignment contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Paper is not always written in an appropriate tone for the audience.

12 pts

Needs Improvement

Assignment contains significant errors (more than 5), grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. The tone of the paper is not appropriate for the audience.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Tone (Academic Writing)

10 pts

Excellent

The assignment responses are written with a consistent academic tone throughout.

9 pts

Good

The assignment is written in a mostly consistent academic tone.

8 pts

Satisfactory

The assignment responses are academic in nature with a few exceptions.

6 pts

Needs Improvement

The assignment is not written in an academic tone.

0 pts

No Submission

The student did not submit the assignment.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

Russons human experience is the reading for the questions.

A think piece is **one** well-developed paragraph that directly responds to the assigned writing prompt. Please read the syllabus and the “what is a think piece?” video/information for more details on how to write a think piece.

How big is the universe?”

Hints: Here are some questions to think about: What is “big?” If it means size – what does size mean? How do you measure “big?” What is the universe? What is in the universe? Finally, (and this will show you have read and thought about the required passages) what might some of the Pre-Socratics say about this?

What is a think piece?

You have read the syllabus. The syllabus provides this information:

Think Piece. These are 300-450 word responses to one or more particular questions about the reading. (1-1.5 typed pages in 11/12 point font with regular margins). Generally, at least 350-400 words will be needed to address the topic fully.

A think piece should be ONE well-written and well-developed paragraph and the question in from the writing prompt should be answered as directly as possible. Often, the very first sentence should directly address the writing prompt.

Think pieces must be written in academic language. Proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation must be used. No “texting” language should be used in academic work.

Do not repeat the writing prompt within the think piece.

The think piece is graded by using these four elements:

Rhetorical Sensitivity: This element has to do with the directness of the response, and if the question in the writing prompt is directly answered.

Content: This element involves the substance of the work, and if the content of the work provides sufficient evidence to answer the prompt.

Clarity: This element involves organization and structure, as well as the development of ideas.

Mechanics: This element involves proper spelling, punctuation, grammar and sentence/paragraph construction.

The full rubric is located in Modules under “course resources.”

I provide some more details here:

Please rewrite the attached to meet this criteria

In Touchstone Task 1, you answered four reflection questions regarding philosophy. Now, take those reflections and apply them to this concrete, graded Touchstone assignment.

Consider the three following questions:

• What is knowledge?
• What is the nature of reality?
• What is the good life, and how ought I live it?

These are the basic questions that were considered by the Ancient Greek Philosophers. They are also critical questions for our own lives today. As you have learned in the course, philosophical inquiry is fundamental to the human experience.

In this Touchstone, you will engage with the philosophical ideas presented in the course material. You will identify which of the above questions are associated with each branch of philosophy in a 1-2 page (300-600 words) essay.

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Please click on the Introduction to Philosophy 23506 class then Modules scroll down to unit two ( Week seven day two ) watch video and answer the question that is at the end of the video.

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please log into UHD canvas login username – ***********************

password – 031380Jay!

Please click on the Introduction to Philosophy 23506 class then Modules scroll down to unit two ( Week seven day one ) watch video and answer the question that is at the end of the video.

follow the instructions.

please let me know if you have any questions