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Midterm Writing Assignment/Writing Assignment 1 Yоur essаy shоuld be 750-1000 wоrds. *Pleаse Disаble Grammarly and other AI Tools before beginning. This exam evaluates your ability to understand philosophical theories, apply them to specific situations, and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Essays that rely mainly on memorized lists of arguments without engaging the specific question will receive limited credit. Choose ONE of the following Four Essay Prompts Cultural RelativismA humanitarian organization is debating whether to intervene in a cultural practice that local leaders strongly defend as central to their identity, while international observers argue that the practice causes serious harm. Using cultural relativism, analyze whether intervention is morally justified. In your essay, explain cultural relativism as a moral theory, apply it to the situation described, evaluate whether cultural relativism gives a satisfactory answer in this case, and defend your evaluation by addressing at least one serious objection. (Choose any issue but some possible ones are FGM, Circumcision, arranged marriages, corporal punishment of children). 2. Psychological EgoismImagine a firefighter who knowingly risks their life to save complete strangers, with no expectation of reward, praise, or personal gain. Can psychological egoism plausibly explain this behavior? In your essay, distinguish psychological egoism from ethical egoism, apply psychological egoism to this case, evaluate whether the theory successfully explains the firefighter’s actions, and address at least one challenge to your evaluation. 3. Stoicism or EpicureanismA recent college graduate experiences significant anxiety about career uncertainty, social comparison, and fear of failure. Using either Stoicism or Epicureanism, explain how this philosophy would advise the person to think and act. Your essay should explain three central themes of the philosophy you choose, apply each theme to the situation, and evaluate whether this philosophy offers a realistic or adequate approach to modern life. 4. The Ring of Gyges and JusticeSuppose a person gains the power to act unjustly without fear of punishment or damage to their reputation. Many people claim they would still choose to act morally simply because it is “the right thing to do.” Using Plato’s Ring of Gyges, explain why Plato doubts this claim and how he responds to the challenge. Your essay should explain how the Ring of Gyges challenges morality, describe Plato’s account of the tripartite soul, explain justice as harmony of the soul, and evaluate whether Plato’s response provides a convincing reason to be just. Grading Criteria Your essay will be evaluated based on clarity and organization (30%) and content and analysis (70%). Strong essays have a clear thesis, logical structure, and well-organized paragraphs. They demonstrate an accurate understanding of the material, directly address the prompt, apply philosophical ideas to concrete cases, and offer thoughtful evaluation supported by reasons. A more detailed grading rubric is available in the syllabus. Length: 750-1000 words