Philosophy 2073F/G Lecture Notes - Brain Death, Personal Identity, If And Only If
13 Nov 2012
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An introductory paragraph in which you clearly state your thesis: lay out the problem/question, a clear statement of your thesis. Indicate some of the central arguments that will be used to defend your thesis. A thesis: should take a clear position on the question being asked, for an essay in which you are comparing two different views, a sentence with the structure, a is different from b is not a thesis. An argument for your thesis: present a series of arguments to establish your conclusion, should be several sub-arguments which, taken together, lead to your conclusion, points should be argued for, not simple asserted. You should be giving reasons to believe that what you are saying is true: what is an argument: A series of defended statements which, taken together, prove or establish some conclusion. A conclusion: briefly restate your central points and thesis, and suggest further avenues for further discussion which extend from your thesis.
