Studying Philosophy, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (July 29, 2003) © 2004

  • John Arthur
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Title overview

For introductory courses in Philosophy and Ethics.

Brief and to-the-point, this informal text was created to help students succeed—and excel—in the (Philosophy) classroom and on paper. It contains concise explanations of basic grammar and punctuation rules, guidelines for writing papers, advice about classroom participation, tips for reading philosophy, and suggestions on how students can improve their study habits.

Table of contents

I. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE.

1. The Value of an Education.


2. Philosophy as a Subject of Study.


3. How to Succeed in the Classroom.


4. The Care and Feeding of Professors.


5. The Tools of the Trade: Logic and Critical Thinking.


6. How to Read Philosophy (and Understand What You are Reading).


7. How to Do Well on Exams.


8. How to Write a Good Philosophy Paper.


II. THE RULES OF THE ROAD.

9. Cheating and Academic Honesty.


10. Language Use.


11. Grammar.


12. Punctuation.


Appendix I. Additional Resources.


Appendix II. Answers for Chapter 5. Logic and Critical Thinking.


Index.

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