Write a paper on one of the following topics: 1. Feminist philosophers have questioned the false and paradoxical universality of much male-centred political philosophy from Hobbes to Rawls. What is the nature of this paradox, and what assumptions about human beings does it rest on? What would be necessary for a universal political philosophy to be adequate? Make sure to support the answer to this question with solid arguments. 2. Describe Rawls’ notions of the original position, the veil of ignorance, and the two principles of justice. What suggests that the parties in the original position, the ones deliberating behind the veil of ignorance, will select the two principles of justice? Be sure to reinforce your answer with argument(s). 3 Judge Taney’s decision on the Dred Scott v. Standford case draws on a theory of race that was widely accepted until recently. Provide an analysis of this theory, the assumptions on which it rests, and its moral, political, and epistemic implications. How sound is this theory, and how well does it account for, of fail to account for, human nature? 4. From Hobbes to Rawls, the social contract is presented as a reasonable and fair approach to political philosophy. Drawing from Mills and other critical race theorists, what are the weakness of such an approach? ESSAY WRITING INSTRUCTIONS. Form: 1. Type in double space. 2. Leave margins of 3.5 cm on the left, 3 cm on the right, and 2.5 cm on the top and bottom borders. 3. Head your essay with a title page, including the title, your name, the date the essay is handed in, the course number, and your TA’s name 4. Number the pages (except title page). 5. Provide proper reference notes and a bibliography Sources: Sources for your papers must be chosen carefully. Encyclopedias generally are not good sources; they may provide some general information, but they do not provide the original research you should be learning from.
Wikipedia is not acceptable at all. Use books published by good academic publishers, such as university presses, academic journals, etc. You should be particularly careful about internet publications. Use Library materials only, whether they are in printed or electronic form. Organization. A paper must be very sharply focused on the topic or question; it must provide a rigorous analysis of the relevant concepts and arguments,and provide a critical understanding of the issues. Reference notes. It is important that you document your sources properly. You must provide reference notes in the following cases: quotations, paraphrases, facts (such as statistics) not generally known, and original ideas or concepts taken from other authors. Reference notes allow the reader to evaluate your information and to check your sources if necessary. It also helps you, the writer, to avoid some of the most obvious forms of plagiarism. See also Tips for Writing in the section on Resources. AP/PHILOSOPHY 2060 3.0. Length: 2000 Note that for this paper you must first produce an exegesis of relevant texts, as well as a critical analysis and evaluation of their central arguments. dred scott link: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2933t.html attached are class notes about Rawl and writing tips for this class.
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