The main idea of this assignment is to prove that I read
the reading assignments
Please make sure to follow the direction 100% especially
the citation in text and quotation
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Read from textbook chapter 5 Tools of Historical Schools and
Philosophers
Please choose one of the following topics to discuss in your
essay. Make sure explain the essentials of the topic and discuss
how it can be used in reason and argument.
1)
Categories and specific differences
2) Hume's fork
3) Leibniz's law of identity
4) Ockham's razor
5) Phenomenological method(s)
6) Signs and Signifiers
- Make sure you clearly identify where the in the assigned
readings (with citation information in parentheses) the topic is
discussed.
- Explain completely what the readings say about the topic.
Include a full quote (sentence) from the textbook explaining the
point.
- Then, explain WHY you think the point is important and how it
helps you better understand what critical thinking entails.
- Finally, give a “real world” example of how you could use the
point (concept) to better evaluate arguments and/or develop
arguments.
- NOTE these requirements:
- The first paragraph of your essay should discuss ONE important
topic chosen from the discussion prompt.Make sure you clearly
identify where the in the assigned readings (with citation
information in parentheses) the topic is discussed.
- The first paragraph of your essay must include a full quote
(typed sentence) from the Module assigned readings.
- The first paragraph of your essay must clearly explain the
meaning of topic chosen and discusses its importance for argument
and reason.
- Finally, make sure you end the first paragraph by explaining
WHY you think the topic is important and how it helps you better
understand what critical thinking entails.
- The second paragraph of your essay should demonstrate that you
understand the “real world” application of the topic you have
discussed.Give a “
real world” example of how you could use the topic (concept)
to better evaluate arguments and/or develop arguments.
- Your essay must be at least 300 words.
- MLA citations are required at the end of the Essay for all
sources used or quoted.
Please check the Grading Rubrics
Note that your example must be concrete (and not theoretical)
and specify a specific situation, example, case study, etc. that
has actually or does actually occur in the “real” world in your own
personal and/or professional life.
DO NOTuse academic examples or examples that are
theoretical.Your example must be practical and part of your normal
day to day life.
DO NOTuse examples found on Logic websites!Again, your
example must be practical and part of your normal day to day
life.