Nominees Philosophy Discussion – Description
This assignment is worth 5 points. Turn this in at the end of the term via “turn-it-in” within Canvas.
Plagiarism of any kind will result in a grade of zero. This writing exercise should be 2-3 pages. Use MLA
guidelines. All references should be properly documented. Using MLA guidelines, properly document any
references or ideas that are not your own. WARRNING: DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR
FORM. WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A LEGITIMATE SOURCE. ANY USE OF WIKIPEDIA WILL RESULT IN A GRADE
OF ZERO. USE ONLY TRUE PROFESSIONAL SOURCES. The purpose of this assignment is for you to
intellectually explore a topic, issue, problem, or figure relevant to our course material. The readings from
our course should be the primary “source” that you utilize. Practice standards of good writing. Have a
clear thesis. Devise evidence for your thesis. Make a sound, logically constructed argument. Proofread
vigorously. Correct English grammar is expected.
Topics:
(1) Consider “Free Will, Determinism, and Moral Responsibility.” Watch the film Detour (1945) by Edger
Ulmer. Do you think, as Al Roberts argues, that his “fate” was determined and that he had no control over
the unfortunate events that occurred? Does he bear responsibility for the events depicted in the film?
(2) Consider Kantian Ethics and watch the classic film Boomerang!, (1947) by Elia Kazan. How does this
film argue in favor of Kantianism and radically against Utilitarianism? (Hints: Think about Kant’s view of
persons and the respect that we owe them as members of the moral community. Think of the accused
man and the district attorney’s decision to defend him. Why would Kant recommend such a defense?
Why would Utilitarian recommend against such a defense.)
(3) Consider Modern philosophical skepticism. Could someone disprove radical external world
skepticism? If yes, how? If not, why not and what does this mean?
(4) Consider the discussion of death. Is “death” a bad thing? If so, then when is it bad? Why is it bad? chose one of the topic and write 2 pages
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