Read with a philosopher's eye.
Each guide gives you a structured path through the chapter: key questions, space for notes, and prompts that help you identify the reasons behind a philosopher's conclusion.
Work through the guide as you read, then bring your answers into Canvas, class discussion, and exam preparation.
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Begin the course by identifying core questions, terms, and habits of ethical reasoning.
Open guide Chapter 2Reading Guide
Track the argument, collect evidence, and clarify the chapter's central ethical claims.
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Work through the first part of Chapter 3 with focused notes and response prompts.
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Continue Chapter 3 by testing definitions, objections, and supporting reasons.
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Separate claims from evidence and prepare discussion-ready answers.
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Use this guide to map the first half of Chapter 5 and its key philosophical moves.
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Finish Chapter 5 by evaluating the argument and preparing examples of your own.
Open guide Chapter 6AReading Guide
Identify the main concepts in the first part of Chapter 6 and connect them to cases.
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Extend your Chapter 6 notes by comparing positions and sharpening your questions.
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Focus your reading around the chapter's ethical problem, argument, and implications.
Open guide Chapter 8Reading Guide
Prepare for discussion by tracing the chapter's reasons, objections, and replies.
Open guide Chapter 9AReading Guide
Begin Chapter 9 with a close-reading structure for evidence and interpretation.
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Complete the final Chapter 9 guide by reviewing conclusions and lingering questions.
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