Midterm

The instructions in pdf I gave you say you get to choose a prompt these are the ones I want you to pick from

Use Week 4 prompts

1. Topic: From the Thomson reading, what could be a rebuttal to her arguments (Pick one of her thought experiments and refute it)

2. Topic: From the Marquis reading, find a weak spot in his reasoning and expand on it.

3. Both Marquis and Thomsons papers are from the ’70s and ’80s (so a really long time ago lol). Outside of the papers, what do you think they fail to discuss or an angle they shouldve taken? (There is no wrong answer here -I hope- so get creative and try to see what someone from the ’70s and ’80s missed now that weve been having this debate for an additional 3 decades)

The readings are in the pdfs I gave you as well as the only source you need are the pdfs I gave but depending on which prompt you choose you may have to source both if you choose 3 then you have to put both but if you put 1 or 2 then use the pdf assigned to its question as the only source

Make sure it is in either Word or PDF format

Make sure you are using a proper essay style (you can pick any, MLA, APA, Chicago, etc..)

Write which prompt you intend to write about

Have fun!

Rubric

Midterm/ Final Grading Rubric

Midterm/ Final Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Understanding philosophical concepts

4 pts

Good

Demonstrates a thorough and accurate understanding of the philosophical concepts: or texts and explains key ideas with depths and clarity

3 pts

Average

Shows an adequate of the concepts of tests with minor inaccuracies or oversights

2 pts

Basic

Demonstrates a basic understanding but includes significant inaccuracies or superficial explanations

1 pts

Below

unclear understanding of the concepts or texts

0 pts

Poor

Does not demonstrate any understanding of the concepts or texts

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Clarity and Organization

2 pts

Good

Essay is well- organized, with a clear thesis, introductions, and coherent flow between ideas

1 pts

Average

Essay is somewhat organized, but sections lack clarity or logical progression

0 pts

Poor

Essay is poorly organized, with little to no logical structure or flow

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Use of Evidence and Textual Support

2 pts

Good

Consistently incorporates relevant examples, quotes or references from the texts to support explanations and positions

1 pts

Average

Includes some examples or quotes, but they are either insufficient, irrelevant, or poorly integrated

0 pts

Poor

No evidence or textual support provided

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Grammar and Clarity

2 pts

Good

Writing is free of grammatical errors and effectively communicates ideas clearly and concisely

1 pts

Below

Writing contains occasional grammatical errors or awkward phrasing that hinders clarity

0 pts

No Evidence

Frequent grammatical errors or unclear writings that significantly hinder clarity

2 pts

Total Points: 10