What are the various arguments that philosophers have used in an attempt to justify the obligation to vote even where it is costly to do so and there is a negligible change that any one vote will make a difference, and what are their strengths and weakness?

Essay Question: 2500 words

Some philosophers have suggested that we are at least sometimes under an obligation to vote even where it is costly to do so and there is a negligible change that any one vote will make a difference. What are the various arguments that philosophers have used in an attempt to justify such an obligation, and what are their strengths and weakness? At the end of the day, do you think there is an obligation to vote or not? Why? (Regardless of where you come down as regards these questions, as always be sure to discuss both sides of the debate.)

Please follow the following structure

INTRODUCTION (250 words)

Thesis argument

1. Understand the arguments of philosophers that say that there is an obligation to vote

• What are their arguments? Why?

2. Evaluate the strengths and weakness of their arguments
3. Overall, based on your evaluation, do you agree – is there an obligation?

Why or why not?

BODY PARAGRAPHS

STRENGHTS (7*200=1400 words)

Topic sentence
Supporting evidence / analysis
Concluding / linking sentence

 

WEAKNESS (3*200=600 words)

Topic sentence
Supporting evidence / analysis
Concluding / linking sentence

CONCLUSION (250 words)

Summary of position and key reasons
Implications or ‘so what?’

Further research is required

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