Thursday, January 20, 2011

First Homework Assignment


Here's a link to the reading for your first homework, due Thursday January 27.

Case 2 Reading

Here's the new homework question for Case 2:

Read Case 2. Then,

Make a list of reasons why a rational person would think that the flag is NOT offensive; then

make a list of reasons why a rational person would think that the flag IS offensive.

The young women in the story give their own reasons - list those, and then add your own. Spend at least 20 minutes actively brainstorming reasons.


Let me know if you have any questions!


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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Welcome!


Welcome to Philosophy 130: Intro to Critical Thinking. I hope it'll be a great semester.

Here are links to your syllabus and schedule for the course.

The school is trying to go paperless, so if you'd like a hard copy of the syllabus and schedule, please print them out from the PDF at the link. I'll have a limited number available on the first day for anyone without a printer or an internet connection.

The course readings will be posted to the blog. I'll provide some copies for those who don't have access to a printer or the internet.

I'm looking forward to meeting you next week!