{"id":5909,"date":"2020-11-14T12:23:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T12:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/?p=5909"},"modified":"2020-11-14T12:23:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-14T12:23:49","slug":"robert-nozicks-thought-experiment-of-the-experience-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/14\/robert-nozicks-thought-experiment-of-the-experience-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Nozick\u2019s thought experiment of the experience machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Compose an essay of no more than 1500 words on ONE of the following topics:<br \/>\n(Option A) Consider Robert Nozick\u2019s thought experiment of the experience machine. Compose an essay in which you address the question of whether itmatters that you spend your entire life in the machine. To answer this question, consider a life that you consider worth living. Does it matter whether things actually happen? Or is it sufficient to merely have the experience.<br \/>\nBe sure to focus your essay around the reasons you give in favor of your position (your thesis can even be a blend of yes and no, if you like). State whether your argument is inductive or deductive, and say why. Finally, consider at least one objection to your view, and respond to it. (NB1: You may wish to discuss the conditions under which you would use the machine, and use the appropriate argument forms, if necessary.)\u00a0(NB2: Importantly, this is NOT an essay about Hedonism.\u00a0The issue here is not whether Hedonism is true or false, or what scholars think about this thought experiment.\u00a0The central issue of the assignment is: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?\u00a0WHAT REASONS WOULD YOU GIVE FOR OR AGAINST A LIFE IN THE MACHINE?)<br \/>\n(Option B) Robert Nozick argues that he would not sign up to use an experience machine for life.\u00a0While this possibility is remote for us, it could be argued that we have many technologies which function as local experience machines.\u00a0Compose an essay or dialogue (approximately 1500 words) in which you address the following issue:<br \/>\nConsider a type of technology that you currently use, and address to what extent this technology is analogous to the experience machine in Robert Nozick\u2019s essay.\u00a0Be sure to focus on features that are similar as well as different.\u00a0Next, address whether you agree with Nozick\u2019s position by considering whether his argument provides reasons why you yourself might wish to limit the amount of time you spend using your chosen technology.\u00a0(For example, if you agree with Nozick, does this mean that you should give up your Netflix account?)\u00a0Be sure to clearly state your own reasons.\u00a0Finally, consider an objection that someone might raise against your viewpoint, and respond to the objection.<br \/>\nImportant points to keep in mind:<br \/>\nI recommend you begin as soon as possible, and work in short bursts every day. (For example, work in 5-20 minute blocks, and aim for 200 words per day.<br \/>\nIf you wish, you may compose your essay in the form of a letter, dialogue, or narrative form.\u00a0(If you choose this option, please discuss your essay with me as you develop it.\u00a0 Dialogues can sometimes be challenging to construct.\u00a0Remember: your narrative is a vehicle for your argument.)<br \/>\nLate assignments will be penalized one letter grade for every day they are late, unless arrangements are made with me in advance.<br \/>\nEssays are to be typed, using standard fonts and margins (e.g. 12 point font, 1 inch margins) Remember: concision is a virtue!<br \/>\nThe citation format is your choice.\u00a0Just keep it consistent.<br \/>\nIt is fine if you discuss this essay with others.\u00a0However, all work should be a product of your own effort.\u00a0 Academic Dishonesty will be penalized with a grade of 0 (worse than an F) on this assignment, and a report will besent to Student Affairs explaining the circumstances of the dishonesty.<br \/>\nYour essays will be graded according to the rubric below.\u00a0You are also welcome to send me a draft of your essay.<br \/>\nFinally, ifanyone is willing to be really brave, I can puttogether a feedback video using your draft.\u00a0E-mail me if you would like to volunteer.<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/orders\/ordernow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTyj99p60XCLyLk1htB7-1neRt8-2QdnenNlQ&usqp=CAU\"target=\"_http:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/orders\/ordernow\"\/><\/center><p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compose an essay of no more than 1500 words on ONE of the following topics: (Option A) Consider Robert Nozick\u2019s thought experiment of the experience machine. 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