Philosophy may be brief but it is never simple- don't underestimate the author. The purpose of these assignment is to help you clarify your understanding of the readings and to help you think about the various dimensions of these issues. These assignments will be one page, typewritten reaction papers on a specified topic handed out in advance. You must do 9 papers total. That means that each class is equivalent to two regular TTh classes or three regular MWF classes.
Attendance is mandatory because it is a necessary prerequisite to participation.
One unexcused absences will be allowed without penalty. Except in the case of sudden illness, any excusable absence must be made known well in advance. Plagiarism is a form of stealing. It occurs when an author uses the words or ideas of others as if they were the author's own original thought. Plagiarism is often unintentional.