What is natural rights theory and what problems does it face? Recall that Bentham rejects the concept of natural rights entirely. On what grounds? Do you agree with Benthams view?
Project description
Requirements:
-2000 words (10% either way).
-Consistently referenced. (References available on Blackboard under Learning Materials).
-Focus on the required philosophical reading materials. No need for further philosophical materials.
-Use the contemporary example provided, and introduce others. (Possible exception: natural rights question).
-Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical position being discussed.
-Evaluative rather than merely descriptive.
-Evaluation to include your own view.
Suggested structure:
-Introduction including thesis statement and signposting.
-The Case For (or Side 1).
-The Case Against (or Side 2).
-Evaluation. What are the strengths and shortcomings of each side? To what extent do you agree with each? Could certain ideas be adapted or improved?
-Conclusion which refers to the thesis statement and builds upon it.