Writing Philosophy

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This course is devoted to writing philosophy papers well. During the first half of each seminar, we will consider exemplars of philosophical writing in the analytic tradition, and will discuss the way their authors use a variety of writing techniques to communicate their ideas clearly, vividly, elegantly, economically, or stylishly. During the second part of the course, students will gather and bring in their own exemplars to share with the class. Approximately half of each seminar will be devoted to discussion of and peer feedback on students’ own short papers, following by revision, with my detailed guidance. Students will also submit and revise a final paper. The choice of papers topics is free, and the aim will be to produce effectively written papers on whatever topics you choose.