The paper should be 4-5 pages long but no more than 10. By ‘argumentative’ I mean your positions, thoughts, and arguments towards a philosophical problem. The bulk of the paper should consist of your arguments and positions. Note that no papers will even qualify for an A unless they are reasonably free of grammatical and spelling errors as well as ill-formed sentences. To be considered for an A or a B, your paper must be more than a textbook-style summary. Superior papers will accomplish one or more of the following goals:
a. Explore the topic in some depth instead of painting a broad picture.
b. Attempt to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the positions discussed.
c. Show familiarity with the different critical interpretations of the theory or author in question.
d. Argue a position or present some sort of conclusion.