A personal philosophy statement expresses your belief or perspective about a truth you hold dear. Drawing inspiration from other writers who have attempted to communicate their wisdom on life, nature, and the world, you’ll craft your own personal philosophy paragraph. Your paragraph should include
a clear claim supported with evidence
one example of abductive, deductive, or inductive reasoning
two rhetorical appeals (ethos, kairos, logos, or pathos)
two rhetorical devices
correct grammar, usage, and punctuation
Audience
Who are you speaking to?
Purpose
What do you want your statement to achieve?
Claim
What is your claim?
Personal Philosophy Statement
Type your response here. Your personal philosophy statement should be at least 7-10 sentences in length.
Logical Reasoning
How did you incorporate abductive, deductive, or inductive reasoning?
Rhetorical Appeals
Which two rhetorical appeals did you incorporate?
How did they enhance your claim?
Rhetorical Devices
Which two rhetorical devices did you incorporate?
How did they enhance your claim?