In this paper you will be presenting an opinion of your own in response to a philosophical issue. An “issue” is typically understood to represent something controversial. Oftentimes, an issue is presented in the form of a question, in response to which different people and philosophical schools have presented different answers and have supported these answers with reasons. Some of the issues we’ve discussed in class appear below: 1. What is really real? That is, what is the makeup of ultimate reality? Part 1 (Introduction) For your paper, choose ONE of the issues above. In your introductory paragraph, you should give a clear statement of the philosophical question you are addressing. Your opening paragraph should also mention the main point you plan to put forth. Some possible ideas for a main point for your paper could be as follows. For example, 1) it could be the case that you find a view introduced by one philosopher to be more convincing than another. 2) Or, it could be the case that you have an opinion of your own that is based in the combining of the views of two different philosophers. 3) Or, you could have a completely separate view of your own, in which case you would show how your own opinion is more convincing than views we’ve discussed during the semester. 4) Or, you could make the case that you have not seen a convincing response to the issue you discuss. 5) Or, you can say that while some philosophers have had some good ideas on a particular issue, something is still missing. These are just some possibilities. You’re overall thesis is up to you. In your essay you should discuss at least ONE but no more than TWO philosophers or philosophical schools that we’ve studied during the semester. The introduction is important because here you explain to reader what is to come in your paper and why the reader should take an interest in reading it. The reader should look forward to finding out about your take on a particular issue and also about how you plan to give support to your own claim. Also, here in your introduction, it’s helpful to indicate, in a general way, what you plan to say in the remainder of your paper. (25%) Part 2 A. In the second part of the paper, you’ll discuss your topic in further detail and make a good case for your conclusion, or opinion. Make sure to give a clear description, in your own words, of the philosophical ideas you introduce. If you use any quotations in this section, please make sure that the quotes are not simply speaking for you; rather, whenever you introduce a quote you should take care to explain to the reader in your own words what the quote is trying to say and why you find it significant. B. In the body of your essay, you should also include an assessment of a possible objection that someone could make to your claim. This would be an honest effort to take into account a view that would be opposed to your own and an answer as to how you would overcome this objection. To come up with a possible objection to your thesis you would not have to look very far, since throughout the semester we’ve examined a number of philosophical views that have been at odds with each other. This discussion should build toward a conclusion that would emphasize for the reader why your own view is the correct one. (50%) Part 3 Your paper should be clearly written with a minimum of grammatical/structural errors. Your essay should show some original thinking and you should avoid clichés or a simple rehash of points that appear in the textbook or class notes. (25%)