Always start with the thesis statement. A philosophy paper is a defense of a thesis. This makes the thesis statement for your paper very important. Remember, thesis statement tells the reader what your argument or point of view is going to be. This statement will help refine your topic. The thesis statement also focuses your research and paper. Don't write a weak thesis statement. Take a stand.
Step 1: Pick one of the topics that interests you.
Step 2: Ask yourself a yes or no question about this topic.
Step 3: That will become your thesis statement and your stand.
Step 4: Write the thesis statement.
Two examples of a philosophy thesis statements are the following: