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Essay questions, sample papers, individual items for use in general assessment.

Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper/Essay

A nice overview from  Douglas W. Portmore Tips on writing a philosophy paper (pdf) The full text is below…

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Philosophy of Religion – Unit Exam

Paper used to assess the three PAR criteria at the completion of a Philosophy of Religion unit. Answers attached at end. Item 8 – Unit Exam (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)

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Philosophy of Religion Essay Assignment

This piece passed through Panel unscathed, so presumably safe to use. Requires students to explain and critique one of the established philosophical arguments for or against the existence of God. Item 7 – Research Essay (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)   … Continue reading

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Philosophy of Mind Questions

From past IB papers, I suspect. Philosophy of Mind Questions

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Philosophy of Mind essay topic

Can you believe in the existence of ‘mind’ without being a dualist? That’s all the document says so don’t bother opening it… Philosophy of Mind Essay topic

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General philosophy essay marking criteria

A basic criteria sheet for marking philosophy essays – simple but good for beginners. Criterea sheet for philosophy essays

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Rating Critical and Integrated thinking

A rubric to help assess critical thinking from Washington State University – Great starting point. CIT Rubric 2006

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