Argumentative Writing in Philosophy

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the skills necessary for argumentative writing in philosophy. The course focuses on techniques of active reading; analyzing and summarizing arguments of others; formulating and presenting original arguments of one’s own; considering objections and replies; and using appropriate reference materials. Classroom time is organized workshop-style around group discussion, peer review, and minimal lecture. The philosophical content varies by instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed