What is the author’s main argument? 2) How does he support his main  argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)? 3) Do you agree or  disagree with him? 4) Why or why not? 5) Apply the insights of at least  two of the readings we have studied in this course (in chapters 1-9) to  your analysis. Make sure to give a substantive explanation of how the philosophers’ insights are relevant to the topic you are discussing.

FOR THE  ARTICLE YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE ON, you will type a 1000-1500 word  response in which you address EACH of the following points IN YOUR OWN WORDS:  1) What is the author’s main argument? 2) How does he support his main  argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)? 3) Do you agree or  disagree with him? 4) Why or why not? 5) Apply the insights of at least  two of the readings we have studied in this course (in chapters 1-9) to  your analysis. Make sure to give a substantive explanation of how the philosophers’ insights are relevant to the topic you are discussing.

A WORD OF WARNING: These articles are rather long and complex. The author likes to make extensive use of his rather copious vocabulary, so I strongly urge you to have dictionary.com handy  as you work your way through your chosen article. The purpose of this  essay assignment is for you to demonstrate your ability to discuss,  analyze, and evaluate complex philosophic arguments. I am confident that  the reading assignments, tests, and discussion boards will have  prepared you for this final, and no doubt challenging, essay assignment.

Note: I  only allow one attempt on this assignment. Students who do not fully  address all of the components of the assignment as stated in the  instructions as well as the grading rubric below will have to be content  with the grade they earned. 

Please use MLA format.