Write a critical analysis of one of the specific argument or view listed below. Your paper may criticize the argument or view by raising a specific objection (or objections).
Argument/view:de Beauvoir’s famous quote: “He is the Subject, he is the Absolute – she is the Other.” Your summary should thoroughly explain the ideas expressed in this quote, using examples.
•A short introduction and thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be succinct, straightforward, and specific. E.g., “In this essay, I will argue that X’s argument that y (or account of, etc.) is subject to the following objection: z.”• A summary of the relevant argument or view in your own words. Be sure to include all the important ideas/premises/elements in your summary. Your summary should include examples as appropriate and at least two quotes from the relevant article or chapter.• Your objection(s) to the argument or view. Be sure to explain your objection(s) thoroughly and defend them carefully, offering specific reasons for why the reader should agree with your criticisms. If you have space, you may want to consider how the author might respond to your objection(s) and how you would counter their response.• Brief conclusion. Simply summarize your main argument here.
Microsoft Word - PHIL 451-S20 P1 Guidelines.Updated 03-12-20.docx PHIL 451 Feminist Moral Issues Guidelines and Topics – Paper 1 (Updated 03-12-20) Goal: To better understand the concepts and ideas presented in Part I of the course. Required length: 3-4 pages, double-spaced, in 12 point font with 1” margins. Deadlines and method of delivery: Rough drafts are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, Mar. 19; final papers are due at 11:59 pm on Sunday, Mar. 22. You must bring two printed copies of your complete rough draft to class on Mar. 19 and upload one copy via iLearn before class begins. Final drafts will be submitted via iLearn and processed by Turnitin. Late rough drafts will not be accepted; late papers will be downgraded 5 points for each day late. UPDATE FOR ONLINE PERIOD: The peer review workshop for Paper 1 has been cancelled. You will automatically receive 50 points for this assignment. Paper 1 will be due at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 31. Value: Rough draft is worth 50 points; final draft is worth 200 points. Instructions: Write a critical analysis of one of the specific arguments or view listed below. Your paper may either: (a) criticize the argument or view by raising a specific objection (or objections) to it; or (b) defend the argument or view by refuting the strongest possible objection that could be raised against it. Choose (a) if you disagree with the argument or view; choose (b) if you agree with it. In either case, be sure to develop and defend your own view about the relevant ideas; it is not enough merely to summarize the author’s argument or view. Choose one of the following arguments or views to critically analyze: 1. Mill’s argument that sexual subordination is wrong. Be sure to choose one of Mill’s specific arguments and explain it in detail. E.g., you might focus on Mill’s critique of the idea that sexual subordination is justified because sex/gender differences are natural, or his positive argument for sexual equality. In any case, be sure to explain the specific argument fully. 2. de Beauvoir’s famous quote: “He is the Subject, he is the Absolute – she is the Other.” Your summary should thoroughly explain the ideas expressed in this quote, using examples. 3. Frye’s account of oppression. Your summary should include all the important ideas/elements of this account, including (though not necessarily limited to) ‘to press,’ double-bind, birdcage metaphor, and how occupants of the bird cage are selected, using examples. 4. Bartky’s account of psychological oppression. Your summary should include all the important ideas/elements of this account, including (though not necessarily limited to) internalization, fragmentation, mystification, and the general ways in which psychological oppression tends to harm victims and benefit oppressors, using examples. 5. Manne’s ameliorative account of misogyny. Your summary should include all the important ideas/elements of this account, including (though not necessarily limited to) misogyny’s function, its relation to patriarchal norms, and its typical manifestations, using examples. 2 Regardless of the specific argument or view you choose to critically analyze, your paper should include the following components: 1. If you criticize the argument or view: • A short introduction and thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be succinct, straightforward, and specific. E.g., “In this essay, I will argue that X’s argument that y (or account of, etc.) is subject to the following objection: z.” • A summary of the relevant argument or view in your own words. Be sure to include all the important ideas/premises/elements in your summary. Your summary should include examples as appropriate and at least two quotes from the relevant article or chapter. • Your objection(s) to the argument or view. Be sure to explain your objection(s) thoroughly and defend them carefully, offering specific reasons for why the reader should agree with your criticisms. If you have space, you may want to consider how the author might respond to your objection(s) and how you would counter their response. • Brief conclusion. Simply summarize your main argument here. 2. If you defend the argument or view: • A short introduction and thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be succinct, straightforward, and specific. E.g., “In this essay, I will argue that X’s argument that y (or account of q, etc.) is persuasive. To defend this claim, I will show that this argument (or view) is not susceptible to the strongest objection against it: z” • A summary of the relevant argument or view in your own words. Be sure to include all the important ideas/premises/elements in your summary. Your summary should include examples and at least two quotes from the relevant article. • An explanation of what you consider to be the strongest possible objection to the relevant argument or view. Be sure to explain this objection thoroughly. This explanation should cast the objection in the strongest possible light. Strawperson characterizations will be downgraded. • Your argument for why this objection fails to defeat the argument or view you have selected. Be sure to explain your reasons thoroughly; the goal is to convince the reader to agree with you that the objection fails. • Brief conclusion. Simply summarize your main argument here. Doc 09.01.18 14:54:46