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fromApaonline
4 weeks ago

Questions and Integration in the Introductory Philosophy Classroom

On the first day of the semester, I initiate a timed "flash reflection," which asks students to consider their own answers to questions like: What does it mean to think? What does it mean to pay attention? What makes an action courageous? What makes something true? What does it mean to love?
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fromApaonline
2 months ago

Collecting Nuts and Bolts: Reintroducing the Teaching and Learning Video Series

Reading philosophy is akin to taking apart and reconstructing a machine; it requires careful analysis and understanding of each component, much like with Haynes Manuals.
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fromApaonline
2 months ago

Is it Possible to be a Feminist and a Confucian Without Marginalization or Contradiction?

Confucian feminism, a combination of Confucianism and feminist theory, puzzles many in philosophy, highlighting gaps in understanding comparative philosophy.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Is philosophy too Western for its own good?

Western philosophy often excludes non-European thought, limiting the scope of philosophical education and dialogue.
fromApaonline
2 months ago

The two-draft assignment model

By implementing a two-draft model, I encourage students to engage deeply with my feedback, promoting both their understanding of the material and their writing skills.
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fromApaonline
5 months ago

Writing in Philosophy, Sophie Horowitz

"My main goal was to have students write a longer (10-page) paper with several rounds of revisions. Pedagogically, I also wanted to experiment with teaching writing in the same way one would teach art or music."
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