As you read the assigned readings for each class, you should identify the main views of each philosopher, and why the author believes them to be true. In class, you will likely be asked at least once to present your findings to the rest of us, for discussion purposes. We may do some hands-on work with digital texts using the computer to assist us at putting the original prose into their arguments. The due dates of the papers are TBA, but will fall at major divisions within the course. An outline for essay requirements will be linked below in advance of the deadline.
Extensions are possible only with medical certification or an extremely good excuse.
Students with relevant special needs are also invited to discuss them with me or with the Office of Disability Concerns. Also check my grading policy .