Most importantly, class participation covers your completion of the reading summaries . For every reading you must submit a 1-2 page summary of the main points presented with a question on the reading at the end. This essay will be aimed at teaching you how to identify and explain a philosophical argument from one of the readings. The topic will be assigned on Thursday, July 11, and all essays must be submitted in the beginning of class on Tuesday, July 16 . Topics will be distributed one week before the paper is due.
Papers are due at the beginning of class.
Again, late submission is not a good idea. The papers are to be handed in to me personally at 1156 Angell Hall between 4pm and 5pm on Friday, August 16 . In the beginning of each meeting I will give a lecture mostly explaining and emphasizing important points from the readings for that day. The second hour of the class will be used for a more open discussion of the issues. I also want to encourage some discussion and questions during the first half of class.