Debate: Epistemology, philosophy homework help
Debate: Epistemology
Question: Is objectivity the best way to know the truth about reality?
Positions FOR Objectivity: |
Science (Rationalism + Empiricism + Skepticism) |
Historical materialism / Ideology Critique |
Positions AGAINST Objectivity: |
Existential Perspectivism (Subjectivity) |
Phenomenology (Inter-Subjectivity) |
Write a one page essay in which you argue FOR or AGAINST the claim that objectivity is the best way to know the truth about reality.
- Select one position for objectivity and one position against objectivity for this debate, e.g. Empirical Science vs. Perspectivism, or Historical Materialism vs. Phenomenology.
- State your thesis clearly, for example, “I argue objectivity, not subjectivity, is the best way to know the truth about reality.
- Briefly define and contrast “objectivity” and the oppositional position you select.
- Develop only one example to illustrate & argue for your position. State the example in the form of a truth claim, e.g.
- Compare and contrast what can be known from the opposing epistemologies using the example to illustrate.
- Make an argument for your position based on the same example.
- Consider and refute your opposition’s best reply to your argument based on the same example.
- Show me what you can do making use of the arguments in the assigned texts to win the debate.
- Do not make reference to philosophical texts not assigned in this course.
“Humans are causing climate change.”
“Climate change is a hoax.”
“The inaugural crowd was at least a million.”
“Voter fraud accounts for the difference in the popular vote.”
[Your example here.]
- Compare and contrast what can be known from the opposing epistemologies using the example to illustrate.
- Make an argument for your position based on the same example.
- Consider and refute your opposition’s best reply to your argument based on the same example.
- Show me what you can do making use of the arguments in the assigned texts to win the debate.
- Do not make reference to philosophical texts not assigned in this course.