PHIL 1104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Eudaimonia, For Honor, A Deeper Understanding
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Term paper assignment - how to write a philosophy essay. Can"t go online and start read about stuff. Read through assignment sheet decide which question right away and start thinking about it. Good opening sentence something smart and get people"s attention. Intro = layout theme of essay and give how you will develop ideas. Don"t bother just start with thesis. Paragraph or two about a, b, or c. Sentences have to have structure and organization. Transition from a to b to c. You don"t feel things when you are thinking about philosophy. Only cold and professional and well written. Explaining someone else"s response, not giving an opinion. No quotes - unless you feel quote is really important. In text citations - when idea isn"t yours. You can put your own thoughts in there. Don"t rely on an example in any argumentative way. Educational systems have been established so local schools are funded by the property taxes of the town.
