Pick one of the following topics, and write a five page essay. Remember to include an informative title, a clear introduction with an argumentative thesis, proper citations and a list of works cited (even if only the textbook). Im looking for clarity, precision, detail and originality.
Descartes, Hobbes, and Hume have all addressed the question of whether human actions can be free.
Describe why this becomes a pressing question in the era of modern science, and then critically reconstruct the arguments of each philosopher
on human freedom.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different positions? Is any one view correct?
Explain. Explain Humes analysis of causality in as much detail as you can. Do you think his analysis is correct?
Explain. How might this view of causality affect our views of Newtonian science?
Should his conclusions change the way we live our lives? If so, how? If not, why not?
Descartes, Locke, and Hume all discuss the nature of the self. Briefly outline their respective views, and explain why Hume would criticize the
views of Descartes and Locke, and then express what you think is the correct theory and explain why. Compare and contrast, as thoroughly as you can, the moral theories of Kant and the Utilitarians. Make sure that you explain in detail how the categorical imperative and the principle of utility function as criteria for determining the morality of our actions.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each position? Which view do you think is best?
Explain. I have uploaded textbook below for you to go about your readings.
