Below is the assigned reading/watching for the week. The expectation is to complete the assigned reading/watching before attempting the weekly assignments. I record informative (and sometimes entertaining) videos that break down the main arguments in the readings, clarify technical details, and discuss how these ideas relate to the assignment prompts. The recorded lectures are the “class” so skipping these is like signing up for a college course and then never attending a single class session. It will be very difficult to meet course standards without watching the recorded lectures. Philosophy is not just a set of skills and ideas to memorize–it’s a way of life–so I hope that most of you will put in the hard work to grow philosophically with me this semester.
Assigned Reading/Watching
Topic: What is a WMD? Models, Choices, and Assumptions
Watching the recorded lectures is a requirement in this course. The lectures are the class, so skipping these is like skipping class. Students will find it difficult to meet course standards if they skip class.
Watching these music videos is completely optional. However, it may be fun to listen to while you are philosophizing about the assigned materials. I select music videos that are relevant to what we’re studying each week.
After I grade and give feedback, students have the choice to revise and resubmit one time for a higher grade. If you choose to submit a revised essay, then the final day to submit is Thursday, February 13th by 11:59pm. This is the final day of the Winter semester and I will not accept any assignments after this date. No exceptions.
