One citation should only be for the case i will attach in the file.Practical guide for responding to short essay questions
Short Essay Questions What They Are All About.
The purpose of a philosophical question is to inquire into the reasons in support of a position. Indeed, some philosophers contend that the answer to a philosophical question is of less importance than the reasons offered in support of the answer. Other philosophers will assert that is an essential characteristic of a philosophical question.
The questions I ask usually follow a particular pattern. First, Ill ask for some explanation of a position or an argument from a particular author. (Note: this will be your link to the required reading.) Ill then ask for criticism or objection to that position or argument. (This will probably also be found in the required readings.) Then Ill ask for your assessment of the criticism and the position. In most cases, either youll support the criticism or the original position. In either case, what is important is the reasons you have in support of your assessment (i.e. the reasons in support of your conclusion).
So, when it comes to your reasoned assessment, Im not looking for a particular answer. Im more concerned with your reasons in two ways. First, that you provide reasons in support of your answer and, secondly, the quality of the evidential support that those reasons provide. In short, Im looking for your argument.
This is a job that you should be able to do in 1000 words (3-4 pages) – maximum. So, being concise is a virtue. The questions are not designed to be the basis for a research paper. Focus immediately on the question. A lengthy introduction that makes commentary on all aspects the issue and their perceived importance isnt required. Part of your task in responding to the question is filtering out material that is not relevant.
Here are some tips on how to structure your answer.
Introductory paragraph: Tell the reader what your response contains. In this sense, be specific do not say merely I am going to raise an objection to Walsh or (worse) I am going to discuss Walsh. Instead say what the objection/reply is going to be. Avoid the wasteful descent into the particular, e.g., Philosophers have long pondered the ethics of warfare. One of the most popular topics has been just war theory. Walsh claims To ensure that the introduction correctly describes the paper, you might consider writing it last.
Exposition: Focus on accurately explaining the arguments or positions the question asks you to explain. While doing this, you might keep in mind the particular objection you will also be explaining. It is beneficial to be able to clearly show how the objection is relevant.
Your Assessment: Your assessment should, to some degree, find you in agreement with either the original position/argument or the objection to it. This should be clearly expressed, and most importantly your reasons in support of your assessment must be clearly articulated. Do not simply give a list of objections give one and develop it. In summary, you are trying to produce a concise argument that provides compelling support for its conclusion.
Conclusion: Tell the reader what you have argued. Do not introduce new thoughts here – no suprises
This short essay is due on Friday, March 18, 2022. You must upload your essay to the submission folder prior to the end of our class on that day. This essay will be worth 20% of your final mark for this course.
Please refer to the information contained in this document where I explain what Im looking for regarding a short essay. Do your best to follow the structure indicated and work to keep your responses concise with clear explanations and clear argumentation. When you make reference to a reading from our course text, simply cite the appropriate author and the page number immediately after the quote. For example: (Sandel, p. 9) If you make reference to any works other than our course texts, a bibliographical reference, in addition to a simple notation after the quote, is required. Importantly, there is no requirement for extra research. It may even be detrimental. Additionally, you should avoid lengthy examples in order to make your point. If you go over 1000 words (double-spaced please) it may count against you. Please include a short cover page with your essay. Make sure your cover page includes all the usual things; your name and student number, the title of the question you are responding to, our course name and number, and the date of submission.
The whole case has to be based on this question
This is the question:
Product liability: The Ford Pinto Case Mark Dowie
In the reading by Mark Dowie, he looks at the classic case of what went wrong with the Ford Pinto. In this particularly awful case of risk calculation gone wrong,
Dowie considers Fords cost-benefit analysis to be problematic, but subsequent critics of Ford assert that the fundamental moral mistake made by Ford is that they placed a dollar value on human life. The idea that this was clearly a moral mistake requires some elaboration, after all insurers place dollar values on human lives all the time otherwise they would go out of business.
Explain why the fundamental moral mistake made by Ford is that they placed a dollar value on human life. Provide three arguments in support of the conclusion that it is not morally permissible to assign a dollar value to human life. The first argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Utilitarianism. The second argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Kantian Ethics. The third argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Virtue Ethics. Each argument should be the most plausible one that you can generate from the corresponding normative ethical theory. Of those three arguments which one provides the best evidential support for the assertion that it is not morally permissible to assign a dollar value to human life? Provide an argument in support of your choice.
One citation should only be for the case i will attach in the file.Practical guide for responding to short essay questions
Short Essay Questions What They Are All About.
The purpose of a philosophical question is to inquire into the reasons in support of a position. Indeed, some philosophers contend that the answer to a philosophical question is of less importance than the reasons offered in support of the answer. Other philosophers will assert that is an essential characteristic of a philosophical question.
The questions I ask usually follow a particular pattern. First, Ill ask for some explanation of a position or an argument from a particular author. (Note: this will be your link to the required reading.) Ill then ask for criticism or objection to that position or argument. (This will probably also be found in the required readings.) Then Ill ask for your assessment of the criticism and the position. In most cases, either youll support the criticism or the original position. In either case, what is important is the reasons you have in support of your assessment (i.e. the reasons in support of your conclusion).
So, when it comes to your reasoned assessment, Im not looking for a particular answer. Im more concerned with your reasons in two ways. First, that you provide reasons in support of your answer and, secondly, the quality of the evidential support that those reasons provide. In short, Im looking for your argument.
This is a job that you should be able to do in 1000 words (3-4 pages) – maximum. So, being concise is a virtue. The questions are not designed to be the basis for a research paper. Focus immediately on the question. A lengthy introduction that makes commentary on all aspects the issue and their perceived importance isnt required. Part of your task in responding to the question is filtering out material that is not relevant.
Here are some tips on how to structure your answer.
Introductory paragraph: Tell the reader what your response contains. In this sense, be specific do not say merely I am going to raise an objection to Walsh or (worse) I am going to discuss Walsh. Instead say what the objection/reply is going to be. Avoid the wasteful descent into the particular, e.g., Philosophers have long pondered the ethics of warfare. One of the most popular topics has been just war theory. Walsh claims To ensure that the introduction correctly describes the paper, you might consider writing it last.
Exposition: Focus on accurately explaining the arguments or positions the question asks you to explain. While doing this, you might keep in mind the particular objection you will also be explaining. It is beneficial to be able to clearly show how the objection is relevant.
Your Assessment: Your assessment should, to some degree, find you in agreement with either the original position/argument or the objection to it. This should be clearly expressed, and most importantly your reasons in support of your assessment must be clearly articulated. Do not simply give a list of objections give one and develop it. In summary, you are trying to produce a concise argument that provides compelling support for its conclusion.
Conclusion: Tell the reader what you have argued. Do not introduce new thoughts here – no suprises
This short essay is due on Friday, March 18, 2022. You must upload your essay to the submission folder prior to the end of our class on that day. This essay will be worth 20% of your final mark for this course.
Please refer to the information contained in this document where I explain what Im looking for regarding a short essay. Do your best to follow the structure indicated and work to keep your responses concise with clear explanations and clear argumentation. When you make reference to a reading from our course text, simply cite the appropriate author and the page number immediately after the quote. For example: (Sandel, p. 9) If you make reference to any works other than our course texts, a bibliographical reference, in addition to a simple notation after the quote, is required. Importantly, there is no requirement for extra research. It may even be detrimental. Additionally, you should avoid lengthy examples in order to make your point. If you go over 1000 words (double-spaced please) it may count against you. Please include a short cover page with your essay. Make sure your cover page includes all the usual things; your name and student number, the title of the question you are responding to, our course name and number, and the date of submission.
The whole case has to be based on this question
This is the question:
Product liability: The Ford Pinto Case Mark Dowie
In the reading by Mark Dowie, he looks at the classic case of what went wrong with the Ford Pinto. In this particularly awful case of risk calculation gone wrong,
Dowie considers Fords cost-benefit analysis to be problematic, but subsequent critics of Ford assert that the fundamental moral mistake made by Ford is that they placed a dollar value on human life. The idea that this was clearly a moral mistake requires some elaboration, after all insurers place dollar values on human lives all the time otherwise they would go out of business.
Explain why the fundamental moral mistake made by Ford is that they placed a dollar value on human life. Provide three arguments in support of the conclusion that it is not morally permissible to assign a dollar value to human life. The first argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Utilitarianism. The second argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Kantian Ethics. The third argument must be based on reasons with a normative ethical principle derived from Virtue Ethics. Each argument should be the most plausible one that you can generate from the corresponding normative ethical theory. Of those three arguments which one provides the best evidential support for the assertion that it is not morally permissible to assign a dollar value to human life? Provide an argument in support of your choice.
