Global Skepticism

Paper #1

Write a paper of approximately 1300-1500 words using Calibri or Arial font. If you do not use the correct font, then your paper will not be graded.  Papers should be submitted on Canvas by 9:00pm on Monday, September 20.  Be sure to follow all the instructions below.

Prompt/Structure.

Your paper should be divided into four sections. You should be using sections with section titles. Your first section will be your introduction.  In section two you will construct a global skeptical argument; make sure you present and explain the argument.  In section three you will present and explain an objection to the argument you’ve raised in section two.  The objection may be your own or something from the videos/reading, but the objection must be an argument.  In section four you will, in your own words, explain which is more convincing—the skeptical argument or the objection.

Citations.

All instances where you quote an author’s words or paraphrase an author’s ideas must be acknowledged. Any rational system of referencing may be used, as long as the citations include the author’s name, the work cited, publication details, date (at first mention) and page number. You may use only academic publications (i.e., books, encyclopedia entries, and journal articles) as secondary sources.