Noonan presents If one is born of human parents, one is a moral human. Identify and explain this argument. is it valid? Explain and defend your identification and evaluation.

Answer 1

The specifics in answering this question depend on what thinkers you're reading right now. But, in general:

1. Take a position
2. Identify the thinkers who you are analyzing
3. Explain their relevant arguments, fully identifying any and all terms. Make sure this is the strongest possible interpretation of the argument.
4. Identify any areas of weakness. If you ultimately agree with the thinker, explain how the thinker effectively dispatches these concerns, or, if not addressed directly, how the thinker WOULD dispatch the concerns. If you ultimately do NOT agree with the thinker, offer a better position, and tie it back to your position in #1.
5. Wrap up your response by offering a tight, brief summary of your overall project/argument/paper.

I'm not familiar with Noonan, in particular, but I could see Aristotle's, and later Thomas Aquinas', arguments regarding the conditions of inheritable characteristics vis a vis motion and the existence of God could be helpful.