FINAL EXAM CRITICAL REFLECTION PAPER ASSIGNMENT (DUE BY May 12, 2024-11:59 PM-b/

FINAL EXAM CRITICAL REFLECTION PAPER ASSIGNMENT
(DUE BY May 12, 2024-11:59 PM-b/f Midnight)
Philosophy 103 is a general education course designed to assist students in the development of critical life skills. One of the goals of this assignment is to assess student competence for each of these objectives:

Written and Oral Communication— Speak and write clearly about philosophical issues.
Critical Analysis and Reasoning— Logically evaluate a philosophical argument or position.
Information Literacy— Evaluate and select appropriate academic sources.
Personal and Professional Ethics— Explain the importance and relevance of rationally and constructively questioning basic beliefs and assumptions
Local and Global Diversity— Identify and describe varied conceptions of human nature that are implied by different philosophical theories.

ASSIGNMENT:

Purpose: The purpose of this critical reflection essay assignment is to demonstrate that you can employ a line of philosophical reflection to explain the issue raised by the selected question or topic, and articulate your position. It seeks to demonstrate if students can apply philosophical arguments to support their chosen thesis. You are expected to use the arguments, theories, and philosophical understanding that you acquired in this course in your paper.

Additionally, you are required to use library or internet based peer reviewed resources to support your claims with a minimum of 3 resources either in support of or antithetical to your view. This assignment should reflect your view and a diverse perspective distinct from your own. Apply your ethical reasoning to the topic and allow your perspective to be reflected in your discussion.

Directions: Compose an original, philosophical essay (1500 words minimum). Select a topic of your choosing from the assigned options below and clearly employ a line of philosophical reflection to apply to the issue raised by the question or topic, and expound upon your position, employing philosophical arguments to support your thesis. You are expected to use the critical thinking analysis, arguments, theories, and philosophical understandings that you acquired in this course in your paper.
Be certain to use APA Format to include a cover page with your name, course number, section, and title for your paper. Your paper will be graded on accuracy, clarity of explanation, and depth of understanding. You are not graded on the specific position you take on the question but on how well you explain and argue your position.
STEPS FOR THE CRITICAL-REFLECTION ESSAY:
1. Select one of the questions listed below.
2. Determine a thesis statement; in other words develop a clear philosophical position on the topic you select. Your essay must make reference and cite at least 3 of the philosophers or philosophical theories covered in this course. Cite the appropriate academic sources/references that you have used to construct your thesis and supporting argument.
3. Develop clear arguments for your thesis including critical thinking terms: hypothesis, thesis, antithesis, synthesis and so on.
4. Anticipate the most likely objections to your arguments, and explain how you would defend your arguments against objections.
6. Summarize the results of your analysis of the original topic/problem.
ASSIGNED TOPICS: (PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THIS LIST)

Research Topic: What is Aristotle’s contribution to Logic? & What other philosophers have contributed to Logic and Critical Thinking? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
Explain how deductive and inductive reasoning function in creating critical thinking? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
What is Critical Thinking (define). What are some benefits of critical thinking ? How is it helpful and why? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
Explain how Egocentric, Pre-reflective claims, and Fallacies influence, and impact Objectivity and Critical Analysis. Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)

ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1500 words typed in Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced with 1” margins. The Works Cited page is not included in the assigned page length.
APA style format and documentation for parenthetical citations and a reference page.
Minimum of 3 peer-reviewed secondary sources in addition to assigned primary sources.
Utilize library or internet peer reviewed databases to locate appropriate sources to support or negate philosophy views in your discussion.