Influence of Politics and Government on Scientific Knowledge and Thoughts

From beginning to end, I understand the argument being explained. This is demonstrated through appropriate structure, clarity of writing and use of primary text I have understood the article well enough to articulate the main issues being addressed: In turn I could understand the article without having read it (although I have read the articles) Interest level: The writer was able to raise an interesting and valuable philosophical point I as the reader, have learned something having read this essay I was engaged in the material and found the writing style comprehensible Using the technical aspects of an essay style, I was able to convey meaning while keeping the interest of the reader Originality and new perspective: The essay demonstrated the thesis of the article in a way that highlighted something that I may not have thought about before. 5 Marks • o Engaging with the primary texts: The essay has effectively referenced and quoted the primary text (using correct citations), which has made the thesis clearer and more powerful. • Proposed Topics Students must choose one among these four topics for their second assignment. 1. Do you really think that personal values lead us to fully experience a worthy life as human beings? 2. “Social values are personal values embodied in social institutions”. Discuss this Lacey’s quotation. 3. Does autonomy not excuse science from accountability to the public? 4. Do you really think that politics and governments influence scientific knowledge?