Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as:
Finding arguments and drawing conclusions
Finding and resolving inconsistencies
Brainstorming and planning your essays
Summarizing and defending your argument
Using quotations
Avoiding common errorsWhether you want to get your studies off to a flying start or improve your final grade, The Philosophy Skills Book will help you develop the skills you need to be a better Philosopher.

Auteur

Stephen J. Finn is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the United States Military Academy, West Point, USA.

Résumé
The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as: Finding arguments and drawing conclusions Finding and resolving inconsistencies Brainstorming and planning your essays Summarizing and defending your argument Using quotations Avoiding common errorsWhether you want to get your studies off to a flying start or improve your final grade, The Philosophy Skills Book will help you develop the skills you need to be a better Philosopher.

Contenu

Introduction
**Part I: Reading Philosophy Assignments
Part II: Reading Philosophical Texts

Reading Historical Texts
Close Reading for Alternative Meanings
Drawing Inferences
Discovering Arguments
Finding and Resolving Inconsistencies
Part III: Writing Philosophy - Content
Brainstorming and Outlining
Summarizing a Philosophical Argument
Elaborating
Responding Critically
Arguing
Introductions and Conclusions
Part IV: Writing Philosophy - Style
Writing Clearly
Using Quotations
Common Errors
Index