phil1 prompt essay based on textbook reading about god need non religious
Read the Chapter 1 ( page 20 ~30) in the textbook. And write an essay for the following prompt: Advance an objection to the Argument from Gratuitous Suffering. Do not argue that God is not an omnibeing.
– 1000 – 1400 words.
– make your own argument, try to convince people.
– writing must after understanding the textbook.
– include a word count at the beginning of your paper
– your are permitted to use outside sources (other than the textbook) when writing your papers, but you don’t need to and do not recommend doing so.
– must include the citation of the textbook.
Criteria
– comprehension(40%)
– Critical Development (25%)
– Clarity and Precision (15%)
– Grammar, Typos, and Organization (10%)
– Philosophical Tools (5%)
– Following Instructions (5%)
Structure
Title
Section 1: Introduce your target and state your thesis
– Identify your topic
– State target argument
– Motivate each premise
– State your Thesis
– Give an outline of your paper
– using the first person “I will argue…”, “My first objection is that..”
Section 2: Present your argument
– Challenge a premise, not just the conclusion
– Give reasons for denying the premise
– How much objections?
– Using labeled indented arguments?
– Originality
– Finding a Topic
Section 3: Anticipate and address objections to your argument
– Be charitable
– Advance the discussion
– Address the responses

