self identity and consciousness

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******Choose any two of the philosophers that we read in Unit 2. Recap each philosopher’s main view about consciousness/the self/personal identity. Explain at least one difference between the two philosophers’ views and state which view you prefer. Then, offer an argument (i.e., evidence) against the view that you reject. You can pick 2 of the three philosophers: Descartes, Locke, or Hume. ********If you need to re-familiarize yourself with the central issues on personal identity, I suggest that you review the following (20-minute) podcast: The Self and Personal Identity. Additional information regarding personal identity can also be found here: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-personal/ ******Start with making a careful summary of two of the philosophers we read in Unit 2. What were their main concepts and definitions, what were their distinctions? How did they imagine that the self was different from the brain or different from the mind? Restate their theory and include “direct quotes”, specific references from their work. Explain carefully how these views compare and contrast. Be sure to identify and explain at least one difference between the philosophers’ views. How do they define a key concept or make a major distinction differently? State which view you prefer. Offer an argument against the view that you reject. ******Your paper should have an introduction that explains what the topic of the paper is, gives a “roadmap” or overview of the paper and concludes with a thesis statement, which is just what your main point will be; it should have clear sections: each paragraph should address one and only one topic; it should be written in a way that someone who does not know these topics could read the paper (or it could be read to them out loud) and they would understand it and learn from it. The body of the essay must be 5-6 pages (1250-1500 words) in length 1 inch margins 12 point, Times New Roman font Title Page Words Cited Page – cite all quotations/paraphrases used by naming the author of the work, the tile and the chapter/section that you are citing from. Properly use MLA in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quoting (Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide – https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/). Here is an example essay with MLA citations. ********* These are the sites that were provides for the paper. Your welcome to use them if they help, but you can also use whatever resources you want. The self and personal identity https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2033862/viewContent/35636856/View Descartes: meditations on first philosophy https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2033862/viewContent/35636857/View Locke: An essay concerning human understanding https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2033862/viewContent/35636859/View Hume: A treatise of human nature https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2033862/viewContent/35636861/View Hume: Video: Is there a real you? https://go.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2033862/viewContent/35636873/View I think this should cover everything you need to know. Please make sure its original and please cite !!!!!!! parenthetical citations and works cited page are required. Also please make sure you do a title page. I believe in you! You got this