These are designed to help you do well in the critical thinking part of the course and by extension the rest of the course as well. The exercises are designed to help you do well on the homework and quizzes. My web-based materials are new and somewhat experimental, so please let me know any suggestions you might have for improving them. You will receive a handout on accessing and using these web-based materials in a few class periods. Finally, I recommend study groups for this course.
Philosophy is a discipline that becomes most concrete as one shares one's own experiences.
What you hear in class may be complemented by what others hear - resulting in a more complete picture of the ideas presented. Past experience has shown me that some of the most successful students are those who have studied in groups. Please see me if you want to belong to such a group and need help getting together with others. You will receive a new calendar at midterm. The class format will be a combination of lectures, discussions, and problem solving.