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PHIL347

Course Project: Topic Selection

1. My argument will provide reasons related to the following question:

___________________________

 

2. ______My argument will support this claim as true; my answer to the question is “yes.”

______My argument will not support this claim and will oppose this claim as false; my answer to the question is “No.”

3. Stated argumentatively, I think the three most important issues around this topic are:   (1) ___________________________

(2) ___________________________

(3) ___________________________

 

State the issues argumentatively–that means a question that could be answered with a yes or no answer.

· For example: “Should we defund the police?”   not “Why should we defund the police.”

Make sure the question is argumentative.

· For example: “Is Springfield the capital of Illinois?” is not an argumentative question because there is only one possible answer. “Should we move the capital of Illinois to Chicago?” is an argumentative question.

Examples of the three issues:   

1. Will the costs of providing free healthcare to undocumented persons be prohibitively high?

2. Do we have a moral obligation to provide healthcare to those who have sought shelter within our borders?

3. Is the public health of the nation vulnerable to the health of undocumented persons, specifically by those with communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and by unvaccinated persons?

 

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily! 

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your PHIL347 Topic Selection

Step 1: Choose a Philosophical Question

Start by selecting a clear, debatable philosophical question—one reasonable people could disagree on. Avoid factual questions with only one correct answer.

✔ Good example:

• Should euthanasia be morally permissible in certain cases?

✘ Weak example:

• What is euthanasia?

Tutor tip: If you can answer the question with a simple fact or Google search, it’s not argumentative enough.

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Step 2: Write Your Central Question (Question 1)

This question will guide your entire project. Write it as a yes-or-no question tied to ethics, responsibility, rights, or moral obligations.

Example you could use:

Should artificial intelligence be granted moral consideration similar to humans?

Write this directly in the blank for Question 1.

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Step 3: Decide Your Position (Question 2)

Now decide whether your argument will say “Yes” or “No.” There is no “neutral” option here—you must take a stand.

Example:

• ☑ My argument will support this claim as true; my answer is “Yes.”

Tutor reminder: You are not being graded on which position you take, but on how well you argue for it.

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Step 4: Identify Three Key Issues (Question 3)

Each issue should:

• Be phrased as a yes/no question

• Represent a major reason someone might agree or disagree with your position

• Be suitable for a full paragraph later in your paper

Sample Topic Example

If your main question is:
“Should animals have moral rights similar to humans?”

Your three argumentative issues might be:

1. Do animals possess moral worth independent of their usefulness to humans?

2. Does the ability to suffer justify granting animals moral rights?

3. Would recognizing animal rights place unreasonable limits on human freedom and industry?

Tutor tip: Think of these as the main debates your paper will address.

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Step 5: Check That Your Questions Are Truly Argumentative

Ask yourself:

• Can intelligent people reasonably disagree?

• Can I find philosophers who argue both sides?

• Does this question require ethical reasoning, not just facts?

If yes—you’re on the right track.

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Step 6: Review for Clarity and Precision

Before submitting:

• Make sure every question is clearly worded

• Avoid vague language like “good,” “bad,” or “stuff”

• Keep your tone academic and neutral (even though you take a position)

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Helpful Philosophy Resources You Can Use

These links are appropriate for PHIL347-level work and can help you refine your topic and arguments:

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (excellent for topic exploration):
  https://plato.stanford.edu/

• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (student-friendly explanations):
  https://iep.utm.edu/

• PhilPapers (to find real philosophical debates):
  https://philpapers.org/

• Purdue OWL – Writing Philosophical Arguments:
  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/logic_in_argumentative_writing/index.html

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