Philosophy 341
Spring, 2013

Contemporary
Moral Issues

Daniel M. Hausman

Homepage

Spring 2013 Syllabus

Some Discussion Questions

Kant, Roe v. Wade, Warren, Marquis, Thomson, Brody, Utilitarianism

Study Materials

Reformulating Arguments
Reformulating Arguments-Answer Sheet
Paper Check List
Ungraded quizzes
Midterm1, Fall 2002
Answers to Fall, 2000 Midterm Examination
Sample Introductory Paper, Fall 1999
Review Questions
Fall 2011 Final Examination
Fall Midterm on Logic and Surrogate Motherhood

Logic

Principles and Exceptions
Skill Sheets: Logic, Necessary and Sufficient Conditions, Necessary and Sufficient Conditions (again) -- Answers

Practice Logic Quiz
Practice Logic Quiz Answers
Further Advice on Reconstructing Arguments

Writing Help

Strunk &White The Elements of Style (a great source)
Paper Check List
Sample Introductory Paper, Fall 1999
Rewriting suggestions

"Pillow Angel" links: Time Magazine Article , Parents Blog , Caplan's Critique , Peter Singer on Ashley

"Her Body, My Baby" by Alex Kucynski (New York Times Magazine)

Life in Prison w/o Parole for 13&14-year-olds

Meet My Son