Short Paper #2 – Problems in Philosophy
In addition to an introduction and a conclusion, your paper should include the following sections in the order listed:
1. Describe and explain the cosmological argument. What is it supposed to prove and how does it attempt to do so?
2. Discuss the criticism of the cosmological argument that you find the strongest.
3. Evaluate the argument: Do you think it succeeds? Why or why not?
2 full pages minimum,
3 pages maximum; Separate title page; 1 inch margins; 12 pt. type;
Double-spaced; Times-New Roman font; Page numbers; Stapled.
As required for
L-courses, your papers will be graded for spelling, grammar, organization,
etc., in addition to the content. If you have difficulties in these areas, I
recommend that you take your paper to the
For guidelines on writing a philosophy paper, see: www.dartmouth.edu/~compose/student/humanities/philosophy.html