- In his book Anarchy, State, and Utopia, Nozick proposes a thought experiment called the “Experience Machine”. Explain why Nozick thinks we should not plug into the machine. Explain how you think Nozick is wrong and provide an argument for your own view. (If you completely agree with Nozick DO NOT write your paper on this topic.)
Or - Descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this? What sorts of thing(s) might we know beyond all possible doubt? What sort of thing(s) might we know despite having doubts? Explain.
Or - You may also choose your own topic, provided that I approve of your chosen topic. See me during office hours or email me your paper idea for approval.
This is the option I went with. I chose a prompt to write about the experience machine, and I linked it to the question of whether Buddhism is the “one real way” to suffering relief.
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