Category: Philosophy

-write an argumentative essay for your final paper which should be between 1500-2000 words (roughly 6-8 pages) on Reflections on the Doctor-Patient Relationship in
Medical Humanities from the Perspective of Care
Ethics*
Huei-Ya Chen1 Wei-Ding Tsai
The essay MUST be 6 pages minimum. Please use 12-point font in Times New Roman double spaced. You may write up to 8 pages maximum. No more and no less. Please include a work cited page in APA format. See Purdue Owl online for instruction on APA format.
This essay must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph in addition to your body paragraphs. The introduction paragraph should briefly explain what you will be discussing and state your thesis. The thesis statement should make clear what position/s you will be taking in the essay. Finally, your conclusion should provide a recap of the main points of your essay and tie everything together neatly. You are encouraged to use your conclusion to expand on the overall importance of what you have chosen to write about.
Write in your own words! DO NOT USE AI such as Chat GPT, it is obvious to me and easy to detect. 
Write this essay as if you are explaining these ideas to someone who isn’t familiar with the material. You should feel confident that the reader can understand what’s being presented without prior knowledge. 
The Rubric:
The essay is worth up to 250 points, and the outline that you will be submitting a week prior is worth 50 points. 
Structure and Writing:  Your paper should have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. There should be a clearly stated thesis in your introduction. Please make sure you proofread your paper before submitting it. I highly encourage reading it out loud to yourself or someone else. Make sure you are spelling words and names correctly, using proper grammar, and exhibiting a good writing style. A well written paper should transition from one topic to the next smoothly and read clearly. 
Up to 50 points will be awarded for structure and writing.
0 points: No structure/ missing intro and/or conclusion, tons of mistakes in writing and grammar. 
25 points: Structure and writing is satisfactory, some mistakes but overall effort is strong. 
50 points: Structure and writing is excellent, little or no mistakes, demonstrates style and strong vocabulary. 
Explanation of Question/Problem: Your paper should demonstrate your knowledge and comprehension of the reading you are referring to. You should be able to explain the question/problem clearly and carefully such that someone unfamiliar with the material is able to understand. 
Up to 100 points will be awarded for your explanation of the question/problem.
25 points: Demonstrates some understanding of the question/problem. Satisfactory engagement with the topic but there is a lot of room for improvement.
50 points: Demonstrates good understanding of the question/problem and engages well with the topic. There is some room for improvement.
100 points: Demonstrates excellent understanding of the question/problem. Strong and creative engagement with the topic. 
Argument: Your paper should have a carefully laid out argument that you provide strong reasoning for. You should have a clear thesis statement and supporting premises that a reader would find convincing and thoughtful. 
25 points: Argument is satisfactory but lacks some organization and/or reasoning is weak. A lot of room for improvement.
50 points: Argument is good and well-organized. Reasoning could be stronger/improved. 
100 Points: Argument is excellent and very well organized. Reasoning is strong and clever. 

PHILOSOPHY
(Spring 2024)
Choose one of the statements below as a thesis
statement to defend in an essay. The essay must
a)     
Be at
least 3 pages in length, double-spaced with normal margins.
b)    
Include at
least 3 references to course readings, with at least one from the first part of
the course (theory & reasoning) and at least one from the second part of
the course (topics)
c)     
Make a
clear and well-structured argument in favor of your chosen thesis.
d)    
Be
submitted by the deadline through Bb in either MS Word or PDF format.
e)     
Include
proper and formal citations and reference list.
Statements:
Having children through surrogacy is/is not morally acceptable.

Do you believe that Nietzsche’s concept of the “will to power” is one that still remains relevant and meaningful today? Explain…

Write a 1.5 page paper on your personal philosophy on the power of thought. Talk about how your thoughts are a reflection of who you are. Also talk about the law of attraction in terms of thought. Talk about how your thoughts shape your life. 

I already have a draft done that I can give you, it’s about 2 pages so I just need it extended to 4 or 5 and the one source you need is a book and there’s already some quotes in the draft.

Critical scholars can be described as those who “investigate how power, oppression, and privilege are the products of certain forms of communication throughout
society… critical scholars are particularly interested in how messages reinforce oppression in society… critical theorists are particularly interested in uncovering
oppressive social conditions and power arrangements in order to promote emancipation
or a freer and more fulfilling society” (Littlejohn & Foss, 57).
Since the last focus of theme 3 is about power & influence, we will focus our last paper
on scholars within that realm. The purpose of this analysis is for you to find a scholar specific to critical scholarship that you connect with and to write about them. You may
choose any scholar that you connect with, live or dead, as long as that person has some
focus or research that discusses power. I have listed some scholars that I connect with
to give you some examples. If you can’t think of someone that connects with you,
you may choose one from the bottom of the page. This is a research-based assignment
and you should cite a minimum of 3 sources throughout the text.
Your paper should consist of at least 3 pages of content and adhere to the formatting
requirements on the syllabus. Please make sure that you are using correct in-text
citations as well as providing a works cited page at the end of your paper.If you’re
unfamiliar with using APA format, please follow Google “Purdue Owl APA” for a
thorough and free reference.
Please set up your analysis as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Body:
1 paragraph outlining some background of the scholar. Please don’t make it boring
and just tell us where they went to school. Discuss the background to their research,
how they found themselves writing this type of scholarship, notable life experiences,
etc. Give us something that we can’t easily find on Wikipedia.
1 paragraph where you choose at least onetheory/book/piece of research that you would
like to address. How can this theory expand our understanding of communication in general? Why is this a notable theory for us to have knowledge on?
1 paragraph discussing how this scholar and/or their research impacts you
as a student or person. Why did you choose them? What is meaningful about this scholar to you?
3. Conclusion
4. Works cited

Answer the following question: What does de Beauvoir mean when she states that ‘one is not born, but rather becomes, woman’? Is she right?
Please address the following points and make sure these ar followed and accounted for: 
The essay directly addresses the topic and communicates its response in articulate, explicit terms. It covers all parts of the prompt in a  well balanced, coherent and insightful manner. Every section of the essay is clearly relevant – and shown to be such – to the topic.
The essay demonstrates a highly-developed understanding of the relevant material. It presents insightful, accurate and articulate explanations of key ideas, concepts and arguments in its own words. Where relevant, the essay effectively applies key theories it discusses to
well-chosen examples
The essay articulates its overarching argument in exceptionally clear terms, and the way it organises its points clearly manifests a cohesive,
effective internal logic. It provides persuasive justifications for its claims. Its points and sections are wellconnected, forming a coherent
series of steps that let the reader follow the essay’s reasoning to its conclusion
The essay demonstrates perceptive and exceptional critical thinking skills. It displays a highly developed capacity to analyse and synthesise key concepts; plausibly evaluates he relative strengths and weaknesses of positions it discusses; and insightfully examines the connections between key steps in arguments. Where applicable, it persuasively considers objections and assesses responses, and provides relevant, effective examples and/or counterexamples.
The essay has a very clear, effective and focused structure that allows the reader to see how each section contributes to the discussion. The essay makes particularly good use of the introduction, conclusion and signposting to guide the reader.
The essay is written in a clear, coherent and articulate style that avoids ambiguities and unnecessary repetition.
All sources are acknowledged and the selected referencing style is followed accurately throughout the entire essay. The essay engages with a
variety of relevant texts, and these sources are skilfully, fluently and effectively integrated into the essay’s argument.
Please use relevant work from de Beauvoir and scholarly articles to back up wot form a good piece of analytical study. Answer the question in the first paragraph of the essay.

oppression, and privilege are the products of certain forms of communication throughout
society… critical scholars are particularly interested in how messages reinforce 
oppression in society… critical theorists are particularly interested in uncovering
oppressive social conditions and power arrangements in order to promote emancipation
or a freer and more fulfilling society” (Littlejohn & Foss, 57).
Since the last focus of theme 3 is about power & influence, we will focus our last paper
on scholars within that realm. The purpose of this analysis is for you to find a scholar 
specific to critical scholarship that you connect with and to write about them. You may
choose any scholar that you connect with, live or dead, as long as that person has some
focus or research that discusses power. I have listed some scholars that I connect with
to give you some examples. If you can’t think of someone that connects with you,
you may choose one from the bottom of the page. This is a research-based assignment
and you should cite a minimum of 3 sources throughout the text.
Your paper should consist of at least 3 pages of content and adhere to the formatting
requirements on the syllabus. Please make sure that you are using correct in-text
citations as well as providing a works cited page at the end of your paper.If you’re
unfamiliar with using APA format, please follow Google “Purdue Owl APA” for a
thorough and free reference.
Please set up your analysis as follows:
Introduction
2. Body:
1 paragraph outlining some background of the scholar. Please don’t make it boring
and just tell us where they went to school. Discuss the background to their research,
how they found themselves writing this type of scholarship, notable life experiences,
etc. Give us something that we can’t easily find on Wikipedia.
1 paragraph where you choose at least onetheory/book/piece of research that you would
like to address. How can this theory expand our understanding of communication in 
general? Why is this a notable theory for us to have knowledge on?
1 paragraph discussing how this scholar and/or their research impacts you
as a student or person. Why did you choose them? What is meaningful about this 
scholar to you?
3.  Conclusion
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Philosophy 106: Introduction to Philosophy Term Paper: Descartes / Hume
Term Papers must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the due date – No Late Papers Will Be Accepted 
Write a four-page paper on one of the following topics. Your aim is to present a known philosophical view from our course readings and argue for your view on the subject. At least half your paper should consist in explaining a view, or set of views, we’ve covered concerning Descartes and Hume (e.g., rationalism, empiricism, Descartes’ use of God as a concept and the work the concept does in his philosophical system, Hume’s distinction between “relations of ideas” and “matters of fact”, etc.).
The question you choose must be included and precede your essay and your essay must be in MLA FormatLinks to an external site.:    
Topic 1: Rationalism & Empiricism as Epistemic Orientations
What sort of evidence do we need for a belief if we are to regard it as constituting “foundational knowledge” according to Descartes? How is this different from Hume (explain what you think about each and provide examples)? How does this distinction inform their work? Choose which epistemic orientation you find most appealing and explain why.
Topic 2: Employing Skepticism
Explain epistemic skepticism. What is the nature of the skepticism employed by Descartes? What is the nature of the skepticism employed by Hume? To what degree are Descartes and Hume skeptics (i.e., explain what they are skeptical about and their reasons for employing skepticism)? Explain why you identify either, both or neither as a skeptic.     
Topic 3: The Role of the Concept of God
What role does the concept “God” play in Descartes’ Meditations? Determine if the role is metaphysical, epistemic or both and explain it. If Hume is atheist or agnostic, why does it follow from his epistemic orientation (this requires an understanding of the place metaphysics has in Hume’s philosophical system)? Identify and explain which view you find more convincing.
NOTE: each topic is a series of questions. Analyze the questions to determine which one asks you to formulate a thesis statement and answer the others as support for your thesis.
Additional Instructions
Do not use sources outside of course materials (i.e., you may not use sources other than course books, blackboard and lecture content).
A hard copy must be submitted at the beginning of class on the day it is due. No late work will be accepted—NO EXCEPTIONS.
Use Lewis Vaughn’s Writing Philosophy for guidance regarding structure, style and format. The Writing PowerPoint presentation is available on Canvas.
This assignment will be graded according to the following rubric: 
2
1.5
1
.5
Thesis
Statement of belief to be explored and /or defended
A relevant thesis is clearly stated and defended or explored throughout the essay.
A relevant thesis is clearly stated but not consistently defended or explored due to irrelevancies and / or unnecessary digression.
A relevant thesis is stated but is buried and inconsistently defended due to irrelevancies and / or unnecessary digression.
Thesis is poorly stated or weak and/or left undeveloped.
Content Development
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate above average competency in the subject.
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline.
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
Evidence
Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to developcoherent analysis or synthesis. Demonstrates proper citation of relevant material. Viewpoints of experts are thoughtfully considered
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Some material is left uncited or unlinked to writing. Viewpoints of experts are questioned but remain underestimated
Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but poorly  developed.
Viewpoints of experts are misunderstood, taken as mostly fact, or underestimated
Information is taken from source(s) with little interpretation/evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are misunderstood, taken as mostly fact, or underestimated.
Convention for Philosophy Papers
Course Specific
Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of conventions conveyed in the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point presentation.
Consistently demonstrates  expectations as indicated by the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point by conveying conventions  (including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices) for this assignment
Inconsistently demonstrates expectations as indicated by the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point presentation (i.e., lacks key elements).  
Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers with few errors.
Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.
Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.
Note: Each number on the rubric above represents a point for a total of 20 points! 
Note:
Each number on the rubric above represents a point for a total of 20 points! 
All papers must be in MLA Format or will be automatically docked 10%
Papers that fail to reflect the structure provided in class and in the “Writing” PowerPoint Presentation will be automatically docked 10% 

Each journal entry is a paragraph on one of the assigned readings, and each entry discusses a different reading assignment. Each journal entry must include at least one quote from the reading assignment. Select a quote that makes a claim you have an opinion about, explain the quote in the context of the article it came from, and then express your opinion about it. For example, you may think the author is right, or wrong, or leaving out something important, etc. To receive full credit, you must express an opinion and give a reason for that opinion.
The goal of the journal entry is NOT to summarize the reading. Rather, the goal is to think about what the reading says, whether on the whole or in some specific part. For example, you could dispute an author’s interpretation of an example, critique a particular argument or conclusion, discuss how the author’s view applies — or fails to apply — to your own experience, relate the material to a TV show or movie, etc. What you think is up to you, but you must be sharing your own thoughts as opposed to just summarizing or saying generic things like “the author raises profound issues.”
Submit all four entries in a single document.