Paper Topic
WRITE approximately 3 double-spaced pages on the following topic:
Michael Pollan argues against what he calls “nutritionism” about food. What is nutritionism? How does it understand what food is? What are Pollan’s criticisms of nutritionism? Are those criticisms well-grounded? Defend your answer.
You must write your paper according to the format detailed below.
Paper Structure
Your paper should articulate a thesis, argue for that thesis, and conclude by briefly reviewing your claim and argumet.
For the topic you are free to draw on any concepts, lectures, or readings we have discussed thus far, but be sure to answer the questions raised by the prompt.
I expect papers to be clear and intelligible. Write in short and complete sentences. Where necessary, sacrifice elegance in favor of clarity. Signpost heavily. Avoid needless generality or autobiographical reportage. Be sure to appropriately cite any sources that you consult in the writing of your paper. This includes sources which you do not directly quote!
