Choose any two of the philosophers (John Locke, David Hume and Rene Descartes) that we read in Unit 2 (Self, identity and consciousness). Recap each philosopher's main view about consciousness/the self/personal identity. Explain at least one difference between the two philosophers' views and state which view you prefer. Then, offer an argument (i.e., evidence) against the view that you reject.
- Start with making a careful summary of two of the philosophers we read in Unit 2. What were their main concepts and definitions, what were their distinctions? How did they imagine that the self was different from the brain or different from the mind? Restate their theory and include "direct quotes", specific references from their work.
- Explain carefully how these views compare and contrast. Be sure to identify and explain at least one difference between the philosophers' views. How do they define a key concept or make a major distinction differently?
- State which view you prefer.
- Offer an argument against the view that you reject.
- Formatting:
- The body of the essay must be 5-6 pages (1250-1500 words) in length 1 inch margins
12 point, Times New Roman font
Title Page
Words Cited Page - cite all quotations/paraphrases used by naming the author of the work, the tile and the chapter/section that you are citing from.
- Properly use MLA in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quoting (Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide -https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/)
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Please ask if you have questions about what constitutes plagiarism. Your words and your ideas must be your own.
All papers submitted in this class are reviewed via Turnitin.com, a proprietary software database that identifies unoriginal material in papers. Please review the syllabus statement regarding the penalty for plagiarism