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Philosophy 100 readings spark notea series#

Write brief answers to the questions in the chapters as you read.You can’t be a passive observer – concentrate, focus, and be actively engaged – it’s not easy but it’s not impossible – make a good effort and have fun.Philosophers dispute the conclusions of other philosophers:.Philosophers criticize the presuppositions of other philosophers:.Philosophers evaluate the arguments of other philosophers:.Whether the premises actually support the conclusion (reasons must be at least plausible).Truth or acceptability of the premises (ideally known to be true).

Aim to understand the argument and discover how good the argument is.

Argument structure – conclusion and premises.

Use cross-references in footnotes, index of names, terms at back of the book, terms in boldface, list of key words at end of chapter, and glossary.

Philosophers introduce novel terms, or use familiar terms in novel ways.

Philosophers argue with each other, try to convince each other, and don’t make pronouncements in the dark, there is always something that bugs each thinker.

NOT like reading a novel, research report, or history.

Philosophy 100 readings spark notea series#

Relativism – most of Western philosophy can be thought of as a series of attempts to kill skepticism and relativism –today most people are relativistic – but is this view adequate?.Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Human Nature.Apprentice with the masters and improve with practice.Believe for good reasons – search for argument – offering reasons to believe, or for thinking we can’t answer these questions.Philosophers aim at the truth about fundamental matters and in doing so they offer arguments.Good views and trash – think well or poorly – believe for good reasons, or mercy of accident.Examine opinions, think about crucial matters clearly and rationally.