Research Preparation in Philosophy II

Close reading of classic texts in analytic philosophy with an emphasis on ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics. Ability to identify and assess informal and formal arguments, make key distinctions, and write and present in a lucid and persuasive manner. Research methodology of practical philosophy, such as identifying and distinguishing normative from non-normative explanations, how to apply theoretical work in ethics to actual ethical situations, and the functional role of evaluative judgment.