forum discussion and 2 intro to ethics essays

Assignment Instructions

Short-Essay Assignment 2

Instructions

For this assignment you will compose a well-written and thoughtful essay of 2-3 pages in length. Select and answer one of the questions provided below as your prompt.

Format & Expectations

Be sure you have a clear claim, that you take a position you want to defend using at least three well-supported reasons embodying logic, reason, and research. Give possible objections to your arguments, answer these objections and then draw your conclusion. Here is a resource to help you think about how to write an argument essay. This style of essay will reappear in many of your future courses in every major.

Essays should include internal citations and a Works Cited page following MLA Style.

For grading expectations, please refer to the PHIL200 Writing Rubric.

Submission

Submit your essay as a Word document attachment within the Assignments area. BE SURE your name is included in the file name (i.e. Broyles_Phil 200-Essay 2.doc). Your essay file should be .doc, .docx, or .rtf

Due: Sunday, Dec. 6 by 11:55 p.m., ET [This gives extra time due to Thanksgiving - no late work accepted after this date]

Questions:

Answer one of the questions below in a well-written, thoughtful, and supported essay that engages your course material, real-life or concrete examples and illustrations:

1. Argue for or against the principle that a just society must provide equality of opportunity for those with the interest and talent.

2. Clarify as much as possible Aristotle’s distinction between practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge. Argue for or against his view that the good or happiness comes from leading a contemplative life.

3. How is the “greatest happiness principle” supposed to be useful in determining what I ought to do?