Paper 1 due for philosophy

PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy

LSC Kingwood

Fall 2016

Instructor: Michael Zalkaske

Paper #1 Instructions:

The first paper will be on material we have covered from Part One of the text: “Reason and Religious Belief.”

Choose an argument (Ontological Argument, Cosmological Argument, the Problem of Evil, etc.) and explain why you think it is right or wrong.

You do not need to use outside sources, but you must use material from the text to back up your choice. Begin by summarizing your chosen argument, explain why you think it is right or wrong, describe possible objections to your position, and respond to these objections.

Be sure not to misrepresent opposing views and try to remain logical throughout. It is more important to show your thought process with a degree of objectivity than to try to “win” the argument.

Paper Length:

At least 3 FULL pages, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, one inch margins.

Due Date:

October 3rd, in class. Each day it is late will drop your grade by one letter.