In philosophical papers, it is always best to present both sides of the issue (remember that there are usually more than two sides to any issue), and then to present the side that you find the most convincing. Remember to back up your position with logical reasoning and factual evidence. In addition, be sure to utilize the philosophical content and ideas that you have encountered in this course.
Identify the issue that you are going to examine.
Within that issue, clearly define the specific problem that will be the focus of the paper.
Present multiple sides of the problem and state your position on the issue.
Create an argument that supports the side of the problem you take in the paper. As part of your argument, be sure to critique the weaknesses of opposing positions.
Utilize the philosophical theories and ideas that you have encountered in this course as much as possible. It is best to utilize primary philosophical texts as resources. Include at least five academic sources in this paper, at least three of which must come from the Ashford University Library. Any other resources should come from academic sources such as Project Gutenberg, classicallibrary.org, or other websites that include peer-reviewed articles and books.
Epistemology
What can humans know for certain and how can they justify that they actually know what they think they know?
What are the limits of human perception and cognition?
What is the relationship between scientific knowledge and other types of knowledge?
What are the limits of skepticism?
What are the differences between the mind and the brain?
What is the best epistemological argument and explanation of how humans perceive their worlds?
How did human consciousness emerge and where is it headed?
Must be at least six pages in length
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style