Instructions:
Choose one of the theses provided below. Follow the "Paper Specifications" closely.
Helpful Websites:
· For help with citations and many other paper issues, visit the Purdue Online Writing Lab. They have instructions on how to use MLA and Chicago style, both of which are acceptable for this paper.
· If you are unfamiliar with the disciplinary convention to use non-sexist language, visit the American Philosophical Association's webpage and its Guidelines for Non-Sexist Use of Language. Scroll down to the bottom to read a summary of these guidelines.
Paper Theses:
1. We have no moral obligation to take drastic steps to prevent suffering in all cases, and therefore we do not have a moral obligation to donate a significant percentage of our salaries to aid organizations overseas.
2. Singer successfully defends his thesis that we should take drastic steps to prevent suffering in all cases, and the morally responsible thing to do in order to alleviate such suffering is to tax all luxury items at 50%.
Paper Specifications:
· At least 600 words in length
· double-spaced
· must have title
· must use proper citations, using MLA or Chicago style
· must have Works Cited page (even though you will only be citing one source!)
· Use appropriate language. This means formal, academic language and not colloquial language. Also, avoid sexist language.