Philosophy

Choose for your course

Choose by question—ethics, knowledge, mind, politics or a historical period. An introductory overview can supply context, but primary texts reward slow reading. A short classic is not necessarily easy, and one philosophical tradition cannot stand in for all others.

Suggested reading approach

1. For each passage, state the question, conclusion and reasons in your own words. Mark the premise you find least convincing and explain why.
2. Read a short section twice: first for the structure of the argument, then again to check how key terms are being used.