Paper 1In this 4+ page essay, you will 1) explain and 2) defend or critique one of the theories we have studied. This is a thesis defense essay.I created a video in this week's video section on how to write a good philosophy paper. I strongly recommend viewing that. You can also click here to view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-b8sPf5cYFor example, you could explain egoism and argue it is the weakest theory for three reasons. Here are a couple other possibilities: a) Although psychological egoism sounds plausible, it is probably not true. In this paper, I will explain...b) Stoicism is enriching for three primary reasons: ...c) Although relativism seems plausible, it is actually false. It does not present a strong framework for understanding morality nor does it lead to the highest life possible for an individual. In this paper, I will...d) American newborn circumcision is right/wrong because... (be sure to incorporate theories and facts)e) Genital mutilation is... f) In this paper, I will explore human trafficking through three ethical lenses. You can write on ethical egoism, psychological egoism, social contract theory, relativism, or stoicism. You can also write on any chapter in your book that we have not covered. The goal is to deeply think about an ethical theory (e.g. identify and evaluate the major arguments for and against it) and then evaluate the theory. Is the theory true? Is it a good theory to follow? Is it ethical or does it explain ethics well? See video for more guidance. Applied Ethics: If you would like to write on an applied ethics topic instead, you may do so. You could write on current ethical issues like sexual slavery/trafficking, microfinancing, vaccines, distributive justice, etc. There are many excellent examples at the end of each chapter in your textbook (case studies). Explain/analyze the issue and connect it to the theories we are studying. For example, you could argue that getting vaccinated is right for a utilitarian reason... it protects the general population (herd immunity). Perhaps too there are egoistic and deontological reasons for this position? Some students argue that human trafficking is wrong according to utilitarianism and deontology, but may be right according to subjectivism and relativism. Utilitarianism and deontology, therefore, are stronger theories.

Minimum 750 words. You are required to fully identify , date and describe details in the works of art to make your argument. You do not need to add illustrations. If you use any sources from the internet, you must list them at the end of the paper. I am looking for your own descriptions, observations and opinions, not cut-and-paste from webpages. I will check key words so use extreme caution and be honest by directly quoting sources. Close Looking- A Comparative analysis of Masaccio vs. CampinMasaccio’s Holy Trinity and Rogier Campin’s triptych of the Merode Altarpeice were painted at about the same time. Compare and contrast them from the point of view of: 1) scale ( intimate private devotion versus life-sized scale for public viewing); 2) handling of the medium ( tempera vs. fresco) ; 3) treatment of space ( domestic versus monumental, intuitive vs. measured space) and; 4) “contemporary ” references that would affect the viewer’s experienceWhat is inconsistent about Campin’s definition of space, and points of view? Explain how Masaccio’s use of vanishing point perspective makes his painting more of an “event” from the point of view of the person standing right in front of it. How do the two works reflect the different concerns of Italian and northern European artists? ( obsession with textures, miniature details, and lighting effects, vs. complex and precise definition of a plausible space that appears to project in front and behind the figures)Look at the symbolic references in each painting. Identify the “disguised” symbols in the everyday objects in the Merode altarpiece. Where are the patrons located in each work and how do their how similar poses reflect upon the sacredness of the scene? What is the Virgin Mary doing in each painting? Where is the holy spirit indicated in each painting? How is the sacrifice of Christ portrayed in each painting?In each painting locate the various symbolic references to past, present, and future times, including the immaculate birth of Christ, the defeat of the devil and the inevitability of human death. Identify the various “here and now” details in each work that augment the “reality” of what is being shown to the viewer.Compare and contrast the various references that these artists make to the world beyond the scenesthey depict ? ( city life, continuity with an actual chapel). Why do you think that Campin included ”anachronistic” views outside the windows and doors in the Merode Altarpiece that do not describe ancient Bethleham? Why do you think Masaccio was so concerned with defining an architectural space behind and in front of Christ in the Holy Trinity? How does “illusionism” in each work of art operate to make it seem as if the religious vision is happening in real time and space?