Your Guide to PHI2010

Welcome!

1. Know the course:

           Check the syllabus out to get an idea as to what you can hope to achieve by taking phi2010 with Professor Triff.

2. Text Book Information

     Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments will be your bible this semester. If you haven’t purchased it yet, click here to find out what your best options are. We can connect you to an ex-student who is willing to lend you their book for free!

3. Reviews:

To ensure you are well prepared for the quizzes, Mid-Term and Final, we've compiled Reviews made by our Professor and ex-students. The reviews made by ex-students are downloadable versions. In order to access these documents you need a mymdc.net account. We also highly recommend practicing the T&F (True and False) and MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) for each section to help you familiarize yourself with the format of the test.

 

CHAPTER 01	Triff's Review (the link) Lazaro's Review	Both Reviews consist of Chapters 1 and 7 which constitute the first Quiz. 1.1 T&F , MCQ 1.2 T&F , MCQ 1.3 T&F , MCQ
CHAPTER 02 THE MIND-BODY PROBLEM	Sections 2.1 and 2.2  Section 2.3 Section 2.4 Section 2.5	2.1   T&F , MCQ 2.2   T&F , MCQ 2.3   T&F , MCQ 2.4   T&F , MCQ 2.5   T&F, MCQ
CHAPTER 03	Triff's Review Anthony Prats -Julia Wirmola Study Guide	3.1 T&F , MCQ 3.2 T&F , MCQ 3.3 T&F , MCQ
CHAPTER 04 THE PROBLEM OF PERSONAL IDENTITY	Triff's Review	4.1 T&F , MCQ 4.2 T&F , MCQ 4.3 T&F , MCQ
CHAPTER 05	Coming Soon	5.1 T&F , MCQ 5.2 T&F , MCQ 5.3 T&F , MCQ 5.4 T&F , MCQ
CHAPTER 07 THE PROBLEM OF SKEPTICISM AND KNOWLEDGE	Triff's Review Lazaro's Review	Includes both Reviews for  Chapters 1 and 7 for  preparation of Test 1. 7.1 T&F , MCQ 7.2 T&F , MCQ 7.3 T&F , MCQ

4. Homework

This means answering the Study Questions at the end of each Chapter. Completion of the homework prior to the lessons would mean better preparation and understanding of the concepts. To help you get started, we have sample answers for you.

5.Other Study Material

This is a compilation of flashcards consisting of the glossary and thought experiments you need to know to pass the Mid-Term. Note: You need to sign up with studyblue first to be able to view the entire list of flashcards.

The online learning center consists of flashcards, quizzes, (both true and false, and multiple choice), glossary, theories, philosophies and thought experiments you need to revise for the tests.

To better understand the terminology in the book, quizlet (specifically for phi2010 with Triff) is always an option. For help with the glossary on the Final click here.

6. Writing a Good Philosophy Paper

This is a 1500 word essay that has to follow MLA protocol. You are given a selection of five topics.

The breakdown is as follows:
1. The Paper Proposal
2. The Discussion Paper
3. The First Draft
4. The Second Draft