What specific environmental area interests you, and why? What ethical and philosophical questions can be asked about it? How could you apply deontology, teleology, or utilitarian philosophy to it? Label these paragraphs “Topic Proposal.”

Instructions
View the Essay Writing Guide. Within it, read #2 and #3 in the section “What a Philosophy Essay Is” for detailed guidelines on thesis statements.
Pick a topic for your research paper.
Write one to two paragraphs (125 words or more) explaining your planned topic. What specific environmental area interests you, and why? What ethical and philosophical questions can be asked about it? How could you apply deontology, teleology, or utilitarian philosophy to it? Label these paragraphs “Topic Proposal.”
Write a thesis statement that is no longer than 3 sentences on your chosen topic and label it “Thesis Draft 1.”
Check your thesis statement draft to make sure it is not “problematic” according to the information in the Essay Writing Guide.
Revise your thesis statement and label it “Thesis Draft 2.”
Your complete assignment should contain three components: the topic proposal and two thesis statement drafts.
Deliverable

Word document saved as PHI218_M1_Assign1_firstnamelastname
At least 125 words long
Well-written with proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
Document formatted in MLA style
All sources cited in MLA format
When you are finished, attach your document to the assignment folder and upload it.