Essay Question “Compare and contrast two different conceptions of the nature of the self. Argue definitively in favour of one of the positions.” This is a philosophy subject focused on consciousness. Example of plan. Can use your own plan and structure thought. As long as you answer the question. Extended self vs narrative self (If you want to use other conceptions of self let me know). Introduction – I will discuss 2 views of the self, arguing that “an extended self may intertwine with a narrative self” for XYZ reason/s P1 – View 1 (what it is and why it fails). P2 – View 2 (what it is, why it succeeds where the other fails, and/or why it fails in other areas). P3* – (If you choose not to cover the ‘why it fails/succeeds’ parts in P1 and P2, use this paragraph to discuss/compare/contrast these issues. Personally, I wouldn’t choose this option) P3 – How to reconcile the 2 views by intertwining them. Conclusion
