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Worldview Analysis Essay

For this assignment, you will write a 2–3-page essay (double-spaced, 1-inch margins) providing examples of how some facet of “process philosophy” has impacted American government and/or society. You may focus on just 1 example, or you may discuss 2–3 examples.

Options include the following topics:

A specific piece of legislation.
The “party platform” of either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party (or both).
Family and marriage.
Economics.
Civil rights.
Education.

In discussing one of these topics, the goal is to relate how a particular political perspective derives from process philosophy (such as socialism). In making the connection, incorporate clear references from the required reading. Include at least 2 references which may include the textbook, scholarly resources, and provided readings. Be sure to adhere to the format specified in the Course Style Guidelines document.

The textbook is Prevailing Worldviews of Western Society Since 1500 by Glenn R. Martin

Worldview Analysis Essay Grading Rubric

Criteria	Points Possible	Points Earned
Criteria #1	0 to 35 points Content: An appropriate topic is chosen per the instructions, and specifics are provided on the topic to allow for meaningful analysis.
Criteria #2	0 to 45 points Content: Key components of “process philosophy” are applied to the chosen topic, and in turn the topic itself is analyzed in light of how government and society have applied process philosophy principles and assumptions in approaching the topic in question.
Criteria #3	0 to 25 points Reading/Study: At least 2 references are used.
Criteria #4	0 to 25 points Reading/Study: Concepts are applied in an intelligent and systematic way.
Criteria #5	0 to 20 points Reading/Study: References are cited following the Course Style Guidelines document for format.
Criteria #6	0 to 10 points Length: Contains 2–3 full pages, is double-spaced, and has 1-inch margins.
Criteria #7	0 to 15 points Style: The paper follows the Course Style Guidelines document for formatting. The paper is without spelling and grammar errors. The writing is cogent. The language is concise and precise.
Total		/175
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