Final Essay Instructions:

Final Summative Essay Assignment

Objective: This essay provides an opportunity for you to critically analyze and articulate your understanding of fundamental issues in the philosophy of science and its impact on society. Your essay should reflect a deep engagement with course concepts from "Science and Society" by Peter Daempfle and demonstrate clear, well-supported arguments.

Instructions: Choose one of the following topics and write a 500-1000 word essay response. Your essay should be well-organized, critically engaged with the topic, and supported by examples and concepts discussed in the course. Ensure that your essay is clear, coherent, and follows academic standards of grammar, structure, and citation.

Essay Topics:

1. The Impact of Science: Some argue that science has caused more harm than good. Evaluate this claim. Discuss specific examples where science has had both positive and negative impacts. How do these examples inform your overall assessment of science’s role in society?

2. Human Challenges and Behavior: Humanity faces numerous challenges and problems. Analyze which of these issues stem from human behavior and which are external to human actions. Provide examples to support your analysis and discuss the implications for how we should address these problems.

3. The Scope of Science: What can science study, and what falls outside its scope? Identify and discuss questions or phenomena that are impossible for scientists to study. Explain why these questions are beyond the reach of scientific inquiry and consider alternative ways of understanding them.

4. Science vs. Religion: There is a claim that science will replace religion by providing more reliable knowledge and solutions to problems such as disease. Evaluate this claim. Discuss whether science can or should replace religion, and how each contributes to understanding and solving human problems.

Essay Requirements:

• Content and Analysis:

  • Address the chosen topic with a clear thesis statement and a logical argument.
  • Provide specific examples and evidence to support your claims.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of relevant course concepts from "Science and Society."
  • Engage critically with different perspectives and address counterarguments where appropriate.

• Structure and Clarity:

  • Organize your essay with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
  • Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly and contributes to the overall argument.
  • Use precise language and avoid ambiguity.

• Formatting and Citation:

  • Follow academic formatting guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA) as specified by your instructor.
  • Cite all sources used in your essay, including course materials and any external references.
  • Include a bibliography if required.

• Proofreading:

  • Proofread your essay for grammatical, structural, and spelling errors.
  • Ensure that your writing is clear, coherent, and free of mistakes.

Submission: Submit your essay by the deadline provided by your instructor. Ensure that your essay meets the word count requirement and adheres to all formatting and citation guidelines.

Evaluation Criteria: Your essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• • Depth of analysis and critical engagement with the topic.
  • Clarity and organization of arguments.
  • Relevance and application of course concepts.
  • Accuracy and appropriateness of citations and references.
  • Overall quality of writing and adherence to academic standards.

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