For this assignment, you will concisely define and describe...

For this assignment, you will concisely define and describe rationalism, empiricism, and skepticism, and explain how one or more of those epistemological theories informs your views on the problem of free will, the problem of identity, and the mind-body problem.

The minimum requirement for this assignment is two pages (double-spaced).  This is an essay assignment, so you need an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs that substantiate your claims, and a conclusion. Your writing must demonstrate unity, coherence, organization (appropriate paragraph breaks and structure of argument) and your language must be clear and concise.  You will upload your response to Canvas using Microsoft Word or you can type the text directly into the assignment section.  I do not want you using outside sources.  I want to read your original thoughts.  Ultimate Questions ought to be your only source/reference.  I will use holistic grading to score your assignment.  See the attached holistic rubric.

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Epistemology and the Problem of Free Will, the Problem of
IdenTty, and the Mind-Body Problem (HolisTc Rubric)
For this assignment, you will define and describe rationalism, empiricism, and skepticism, and
explain (with examples) how one or more of those epistemological theories informs your views
on the problem of free will, the problem of identity, and the mind-body problem.
An A paper is exceptional:
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of epistemological theories and
thoroughly explains and provides examples of how one or more of those
epistemological theories apply to the following issues: the problem of free will,
the problem of identity, and the mind-body problem.
Writing demonstrates exceptional clarity, unity, organization, and creativity—has
well-formed syntax with few grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.
A B paper is proficient:
Demonstrates an effective understanding of epistemological theories and
substantially explains and provides clear-cut examples of how one or more of
those epistemological theories apply to the following issues: the problem of free
will, the problem of identity, and the mind-body problem.
Writing demonstrates adept clarity, unity, organization, and creativity—has
practical syntax with some unobtrusive grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation
errors.
A C paper is sufficient:
Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of epistemological theories and
adequately explains and provides suitable examples of how one or more of those
epistemological theories apply to the following issues: the problem of free will,
the problem of identity, and the mind-body problem.
Writing demonstrates moderate clarity, unity, organization, and creativity—has
several obtrusive grammatical, syntactical, and/or punctuation errors.
A D paper is developing: