MacKinnon/Fiala text.

      The aim of the essay will be to analyze and critique the import of the articles within ethics and critical thought with regard to the MacKinnon/Fiala text. In other words, you'll want to explore questions such as: "What is the author's aim? What sort of argument does the author present? Is the argument indicative of a particular ethical theory? How does the MacKinnon/Fiala text present related subject matter?" Further, your essay will speculate upon the impact of that subject on the future of ethics and critical thinking as expressed by human beings. Therefore, you'll want to explore additional questions, such as: "Is this subject important for the future of human flourishing and critical intelligence? Does the subject make it more or less difficult for human beings to analyze the world? How and why may humanity benefit from the critical thought expressed within the subject?" Of course, there are many other possible questions that may be discussed, and that sort of exploration should constitute part of the substance of your essay.   Learning Outcomes Students will write a critical essay wherein they: 1. Identify key assumptions and implications of major moral theories and concepts, and define moral concepts. 2. Identify key assumptions and key arguments in the public debate surrounding contemporary moral issues. 3. Evaluate moral arguments in the public debate for coherence, consistency, and plausibility, using understanding of moral theories. 4. Construct moral arguments. 5. Reflect on the connection between moral perspectives and personal and civic responsibilities. Please let me know if you have any questions as soon as possible & thank you very much you've done a great job! :)