Philosophy 341 Spring 2016

Philosophy 341

Spring, 2016

Contemporary Moral Issues

Daniel M. Hausman

TA: Emily Barrett

ebarrett3@wisc.edu

Spring 2016 Syllabus

Some Discussion Questions

Kant, Roe v. Wade, Warren, Marquis, Thomson, Brody, Utilitarianism

Study Materials

Reformulating Arguments

Reformulating Arguments-Answer Sheet

Paper Check List

Ungraded quizzes

Midterm1, Fall 2002

Answers to Fall, 2000 Midterm Examination

Sample Introductory Paper, Fall 1999

Review Questions

Fall 2011 Final Examination

Fall Midterm on Logic and Surrogate Motherhood

Logic

Principles and Exceptions

Skill Sheets: Logic, Necessary and Sufficient Conditions, Necessary and Sufficient Conditions (again) -- Answers

Practice Logic Quiz

Practice Logic Quiz Answers

Further Advice on Reconstructing Arguments

Writing Help

Strunk &White The Elements of Style (a great source)

Paper Check List

Sample Introductory Paper, Fall 1999

Rewriting suggestions

Extra Readings

"Pillow Angel" links: Time Magazine Article , Parents Blog , Caplan's Critique , Peter Singer on Ashley

"Her Body, My Baby" by Alex Kucynski (New York Times Magazine)

Life in Prison w/o Parole for 13&14-year-olds

Fall 2001 Web Page

Fall 2002 Web Page

Spring 2003 Web Page

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