Standard Form Arguments

PHI103 Final Paper Options

Here is the list of options from which to choose your paper topic. The idea is to use the same topic for all three papers in this course, developing and improving your argument as you go. If you want to switch topics between papers or choose a topic not on this list, consult with your instructor first. It is also possible for your instructor to add other options to this list, so check the instructor’s announcements for any modifications.

• Is it ever permissible to torture a person? • Should athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs (such as steroids or

EPO) or techniques (such as blood doping or oxygen tanks)? • Should universal healthcare be available to all regardless of their ability to pay in

the same way that other services (such as education) are available to all for free? • Does one have an obligation to report wrongdoing by one’s employer, even when

doing so will result in the loss of one’s job? Are whistle blower laws effective and necessary?

• Does social media enhance or hinder interpersonal relationships? • Is it important to teach the arts and humanities to children?