Philosophy 1

Choose one of the following for your essay.

1. In terms of the epistemologies of rationalism and empiricism which one do you believe is the most correct “theory of knowledge”. (Your first sentence should read….I support __________ as the most cogent theory of knowledge. Then defend your thesis with a good argument following the guidelines stated above.)

2. Is existentialism a valid theory of knowledge? Your first sentence should say yes or no. Then defend your thesis statement following the guidelines indicated in the directions for completing this essay assignment.

Remember, Your first sentence is your thesis (point of view). The body of your essay is a thesis defense. It needs to contain reasons to support your thesis gained from an understanding of what is in your course text and the videos you watched. In the course of your thesis defense consider a strong “counter-argument” to your thesis and show why this counter-argument does not negate your thesis. This is an “I” paper and not a research project or book report. Your thesis selection and thesis defense should be based on your understanding and reflection. It should be the result of careful consideration and study. It needs to be in your own words. This does not mean that you simply provide a point of view off the top of your head. You need to have read and studied the material listed and correlate your thinking with what is contained in the history of philosophy to which you have been introdcued. You can, of course, devise your own examples that you might feel helps defend your thesis selection. Keep them relevant.

Lastly….Turnitin.com will tag all forms of copying (from internet sources or from other submitted student papers). Such conduct will not be accepted and the quiz will given an F (no points). A repeated episode will get you dropped from the course and notification to the college with respect to academic discipline.