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Instructions (read carefully) NO QUOTATIONS PLEASEEEE <3 DOESN'T NEED A CITATION PAGE!!! ONLY USE WHATS PROVIDED LET ME KNOW IF I MISSED A READING
The assignment consists of three short answer questions asking you to explain an idea from the course, worth 10 points each, and two longer answer questions, asking you to explain and critically assess an idea, worth 15 points each. (60 points total)
As a rough guide, you might write one or two paragraphs (around 8-10 sentences) for questions 1-3 and then write about two paragraphs for questions 4 and 5. But this will depend on how concise you are, how long the sentences are, etc.
This is an open book assignment, but you should not rely on close paraphrases or quotations from lecture materials or readings. You should aim to demonstrate your own understanding of (and reflections on) the ideas we’ve covered. Your answer should not consist of close paraphrases of each bullet point from the relevant handouts. It’s okay to draw on the lectures and readings, but put things in your own words.
You can treat this assignment like a take-home test. If you are well-prepared, you should be able to write your answers in a few hours. The extra time some students need is built into assignment already.
You do not need to include in-text citations or a bibliography unless you are using direct quotations or you are drawing on outside materials (I suggest not doing either of these, since we are looking for evidence of your own understanding).
Explain technical terms you use in your answers (e.g., names of theories)
Upload your answers as a pdf or Microsoft Word document.
Short answer responses will be assessed for accuracy, clarity and depth of understanding.
Long answers will be assessed for accuracy, clarity, depth and breadth of understanding, and quality of critical engagement.
Questions (60 points total)
Lackey argues that we can sometimes come to know that P via testimony from a speaker who does not know that P. Explain why Lackey thinks this and give an example of how this could occur. (10 points)
Explain Jones' theory of trustworthiness. How does this differ from her idea of rich trustworthiness? (10 points)
Suppose that an elderly person in a nursing home sees some of the staff stealing from residents, but when she tells the other staff members and her family, they do not believe her because they assume that the elderly are unreliable and prone to paranoia. Is this a case of what Fricker calls testimonial injustice, and why? (Make sure to explain the concept of testimonial injustice in your answer). Would the harm involved count as 'incidental' or 'systematic' (and how are these different)? (10 points)
What do Levy and Savulescu believe we ought to do in cases where there is not yet expert consensus on a topic? Why do they think this? Do you agree with them? Give reasons for your answer. (15 points)
'To be justified in accepting what someone tells you, you must have good reasons to think they are trustworthy.' Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. (15 points)
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