Question
Nature and Nurture
Essay Topic Background
A long debate concerning human
beings is about the role of nature or nurture. The classic philosophical
understanding argues that there is an essential nature associated with being
human. The Essentialist view argues that human nature is determined by a set of
necessary and sufficient properties of humanness (essence preceded existence in
classic philosophy). The alternative Nomological view contends that human
nature is a set of properties derived from the evolution of the species human.
So we are not essentially human but we become human. The introductory
explanation from the URL below sets the scene for the type of essay we would
like you to write.
https://philosophicaldisquisitions.blogspot.com/2017/08/docs-human-nature-exist-on-philosophy.html
Your essay will defend one of
the propositions below concerning whether nature or nurture plays the most
significant role for a human being.
Proposition 1;This essay contends that Nature plays the primary role in the formation of human beings.
Proposition 2;This essay contends that Nurture plays the primary role in the formation of human beings. Structure
You must structure your essay
according to the guidelines provided in the Essay Marking Rubric on Blackboard,
namely:
• Introduction (including 'thesis statement') Main argument ("justification for the thesis')
• Counterargument ('primary objection') Response to counterargument (*reply to primary objection') Conclusion
References and Referencing
4You must reference all of your sources using either Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition or the referencing style of your own School, including page numbers and a full Bibliography.
Fail (<50%)
Pass (50-59%)
The thesis statement is easily
The thesis statement is
identifiable.
The essay provides no or
adequate justification for the thesis.
No or inadequate articulation
of the primary objection.
No or inadequate reply to
primary objection.
The conclusion is missing or
is not justified by the preceding parts of the essay.
The referencing is inadequate
or lacking.
easily identifiable.
The essay provides adequate
justification for the thesis.
Adequate articulation of the
primary objection.
Adequate reply to primary
objection.
The conclusion is adequately
connected to the preceding parts of the essay.
The referencing is generally
consistent or appropriate but contains errors or omissions.
Credit (60-69%)
The thesis statement is easily
identifiable.
The essay provides good
justification for the thesis.
Good articulation of the
primary objection.
Good reply to primary
objection.
The conclusion follows well
from the preceding parts of the essay.
The referencing is consistent
and appropriate, with some errors of style.
Distinction (70-79% )
The thesis statement is easily
identifiable.
The essay provides very good
justification for the thesis.
Very good articulation of the
primary objection.
Very good reply to primary
objection.
The conclusion is well linked
to the preceding parts of the essay.
The referencing is appropriate
and consistent
High Distinction (80+% ) The
thesis statement is easily identifiable.
The essay provides excellent
justification for the thesis.
Excellent articulation of
primary objection.
Excellent reply to primary
objection.
The conclusion unifies all of
the preceding parts of the essay.
The referencing is appropriate
and consistent to the referencing style.
The writing style is difficult
to read and confusing for the marker.
Word count penalty:
The writing style is adequate.
The writing style is easy to
read, but confusing at points.
The writing style is easy to
read.
The writing is clear and
concise - enjoyable to read.
Essays that are more than 10%
under/over word count are penalised 10% of the assessment's weight (as
published in the Course Outline). Late submission penalty:
Essays submitted after the
published or extended due date are penalised 5% of the assessment's weight (as
published in the Course Outline) every day for the first seven days, and 10%
after the eighth day. Any item of assessment submitted eleven days from the
published or extended due date will not be marked and the student will be
awarded zero marks and a Fail (F) grade recorded for that item of assessment.
Expert Solution
Nature and nurture are two
terms that have raised controversies in the philosophical explanations of human
behavior. The terms nature and nurture are bandied about all time to explain
human behavior. The debate involves the extent to which the two influence a
human being through genetically acquired or learned influences. Nature is
simply what we view as influenced by biological factors such as genetics, while
nurture is taken from the external factors that a human being encounters after
conception. Nurture includes influences from life experiences, learning, and
exposure on an individual. Both concepts are essential in determining the
traits of an individual; however, nurture plays a more significant role for a
human being.
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