Philosophy 353

 

Short Paper #6

 

1. Read Peter Unger, "An Argument for Skepticism"

 

2. Write a 3 -4 page critical response that utlizes at least one of the following strategies:

 

  1. A counterexample, either real or hypothetical, to one of X's main claims.
  2. X's argument is invalid.
  3. One of the premises of X's argument is not true (or is not adequately supported).

Be sure that the strategy you have chosen is obvious to your reader.

3. Other guidelines:

 

Extra directions: Complete this homework on separate paper. Put your name on this sheet and staple this sheet to your answers. Remember to pledge your work!

 

Due: Wednesday, March 27th at the beginning of class.

 

Value: 40 points

 

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