Words mean something. I write this when you seem to assume that words mean nothing or can mean anything one chooses they shall mean, or one of the many variations on this error. Never assume that the reader knows your mind. Only you know what you're thinking. Try to write in as simple and unambiguous a way as you can.
Clarity is a major goal in writing.
There are differences between various term papers written for different courses. A philosophy paper ought to be critical rather than reportive. However, when you are reacting to a certain philosophical position identified by a certain philosopher's work, then you must be careful to report just what that position is, with all the accuracy and detail possible, given the scope of the paper you are writing. Generally, philosophy papers deal with philosophical problems. You should be especially careful about formulating the problem with which you are concerned, including how the problem arises.