Reaction paper on Midgley’s Analysis of her essay “ON TRYING OUT ONE’S NEW SWORD ON CHANCE WAYFARER”

Description

Read Mary Midgley’s essay on Moral Isolationism (under Moral Relativism) carefully (review Reading Philosophy, under Introduction). Take notes of the main points or views presented: How does Midgley define Moral Isolationism? How does she see it? Does she endorse this position? What arguments does she offer in her evaluation of this view? What were your reactions to her analysis and evaluation? Do you agree with her? Write two paragraphs:

First paragraph: Summarize the main points of this article. Use the questions above to help you to identify the main issues.

Second paragraph: Discuss your reactions. Describe your experience reading this, what came to mind when you read it, how you felt, issues and/or events you can relate to the analysis, related situations, and any other relevant or related issue you can think of. Finish your paper with your position: whether you agree or disagree with Midgley; give reasons in support of your position.

Do not use any source other than the assigned essay (Midgley’s essay). This is your reaction to Midgley’s analysis. (You may use a dictionary if you find any unfamiliar word.)

Specification: 2 paragraphs, 510 to approximately 600 words (1-1½ pages)—include the word count at the end of the paper; make references to the text and show you read the article, but no quotes (paraphrase any short passage you want to include); 12/14 pt. font, Times New Roman.

Read your essay and correct any grammatical and/or spelling errors you find before submitting the paper. Type your essay directly in the Text Submission box here in Brightspace.

Suggestions: Before writing your essay, create an outline with the points you want to make. Do a rough draft. Read it and edit it. Then write the final version. You may write it offline, copy it, and then paste it in the Text Submission field.