Philosophy Essay

Specifics: about 5 pages (not more than 6 full pages), double spaced, 12-point normal font,

regular margins, pages numbered, your name on the front page.

Before writing, read How to Write a Philosophy Paper:

http://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/resources/writing.html

Some things to focus on:

1. Have a clear thesis that you argue for.
2. Explain and use arguments, reasons, examples, etc. to support your view.
3. You should also consider possible objections and defend your view against them.
4. Write clearly.
5. Make the structure of your paper clear to your reader.
6. Make sure all of your claims are justified.
7. You can use I must you must support your claims with reasons, not just opinions.

Plagiarism Policy: If you plagiarize by including material that is not in your own words

without quotation marks and a source, you will fail the assignment, it will be reported and

there may be other penalties. This includes using ChatGPT. If something is not your own

idea, include a citation saying where you found it. Cite in MLA, Chicago, or APA style

PAPER PROMPT:

1. Suppose Pat agreed to take care of your plants while you were out of town. Instead of caring for them, Pat dumps poison on the plants and they die. Is Pat responsible? Justify your conclusion based on views of freedom, determinism, and moral responsibility. Next, suppose Pat agreed to water your plants while you were out of town, Pat forgot to, and your plants died. Is Pat responsible for your plants death? Justify your conclusions by considering the potential difference between action and inaction as well as views of freedom, determinism and moral responsibility.

Note:

Write according to the outline already made in the screenshot