Will’s Suggested Weekly Order of Operations: Introduction to
Philosophy
- Consider
the Socratic “Reason Question” for particular Unit, if any. These
will be listed in Study Guide 2 for your Journal and will usually be
discussed in class or in groups.
- Do
the assigned Reading (A quick read is suggested: What is the
main theme?)
- Repeat
Step 2 (But this time don’t allow yourself to bypass misunderstood
words: Focus on defining unknown terms)
- Come
to “class” (Lecture/Slide Show) prepared to ask
questions
- Review
assigned Study Guides or Supplements (Note: Many
of the Standard Form Arguments discussed in Lecture will be listed in the
Study Guides so you will want to have these handy during Step 4
- Consider
the Philosophical “Experience” for particular Unit, if any. These
will be listed in Study Guide 2 for your Journal and may be discussed in
class.
- Repeat
Step 2 (This reading should be slower than the first but quicker than
the second: Focus on Comprehension)
- Come
to Office Hours if assistance is needed (drop me an email, or stop by
virtual or actual office hours)
Note: Three readings of the same article may seem excessive.
However, keep in mind that this is only a suggestion. I typically assign brief
articles so they allow for rereading. Good philosophical works can be immensely
difficult. We are all in the “same boat” here. No one has an “easy” time
reading good articles on difficult topics. Do not get discouraged!