Chapter 4 question (up to 2 pages): Read the story, “They’re Made out of Meat” at the end of chapter 4. Apply chapter 4 theories (cite the main text starting with section 4.2 and before the chapter summary) to explain the implications of this story. (There are also some good video performances of this story on Youtube you might enjoy seeing!). Cite page numbers in the main chapter text (not the summary sections at the end of the chapter) in MLA format.
Chapter 5 question (up to 2 pages) – Read the story uploaded to the Course Content area (Exam 2 story for chapter 5) and write up to 2 pages that applies the possible applications of the free will/determinism theories of chapter 5 to the story; cite the chapter theories from the main textbook chapter starting with section 5.2 and before the chapter summary). Cite page numbers in the main chapter text (not the summary sections at the end of the chapter) in MLA format.
Chapter 6 question (up to 2 pages) – Answer both parts A and B: This chapter records the theories of Plato, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. (A) Which of these do you think is most plausible and why? Illustrate your ideas with a clear example. (B) Which of them is least plausible, and why? Illustrate your ideas with a clear example. Cite page numbers in the main chapter text (not the summary sections at the end of the chapter) in MLA format.
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) There are 3 exam questions. All questions must be answered. Answer the questions in excellent writing; print a draft and revise it. Do not write more than 2 pages per question: I stop reading after page 2 of each question.
(2) Answer the exam questions in excellent writing; write no more than 2 pages (~700 words) per question! IMPORTANT: Do not ignore the good advice below.
GOOD ADVICE: (a) Quality counts; shorter, excellently written answers have sometimes earned higher grades than longer, less well-written answers. If an idea seems obvious, delete it. Include only the specific details you need. (b) Start all paragraphs with a topic sentence that states the main idea that your following definitions, examples, quotes, and interpretation will prove to be viable. (c) Make sure the paragraphs each develop only one main topic (new topic = start a new paragraph). (d) Organize the flow of ideas in your paragraphs so that each sentence leads smoothly and logically to the next. (e) Revise the draft one day after writing the answers (in other words “cool it off” for a new perspective: this works!); then delete any word, phrase, or idea that does not do good work for the answer, and add better ones if necessary; read the draft aloud; if something sounds obvious or twisted, then it probably is. (e) Concrete examples are always helpful. (f) Avoid unnecessary summarizing; use brief examples and longer interpretations of those examples.
(3) Cite Ideas Not Your Own: Cite the textbook chapters as needed to show that you read and applied the chapters as you answered these questions. Do not quote/paraphrase from the glossaries or chapter summaries – cite from the main text of each chapter. No cites = no grade; the exam will be returned for a rewrite and graded as late. When you cite the main chapters, then cite Vaughn as the author likes this in MLA in-sentence method: (Vaugh 137). When you cite the stories, cite their authors: (Clarke 137).
(4) Page Format: Your name, class CRN number, and question title (Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, etc.) goes on the first line of the first page of each answer, then hit return and start answer on the next line. Each question starts on a new page. The page format is one-inch margins all sides of the page, double-spaced, Times new Roman #12 font, and no extra spacing between paragraphs.
(5) Document Format: Send the exam as a Microsoft Word or RTF attachment edu). PDF documents take me time to reformat, so avoid that format. If you send me links to open instead, and I cannot open them, or if I can, the document format is mangled, I will ask you fix the problem and send again; the exam could be graded as late. Remember that the college has open computer labs if you need that resource; all of the computers have the MS Word software.
(6) I prefer to see your own ideas this instructor is very strict on citing the main text and pgs and he does check citings to find where your answers are coming from. please double check all citings before submitting and you should be able to access the textbook philosophy here and now 4th edition by Vaughn.