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Cobra Kai: THE WAY OF THE FIST, SIR!

-- The Karate Kid

SYLLABI:

PHIL 201: Introduction to Symbolic Logic (Rutgers, Spring 2010) PHIL 201 Syllabus

This course introduces students to two very useful logical systems: standard propositional logic and standard predicate logic.  We will study the grammar, proof theory, and semantics for these languages.  Students will learn (1) how to translate arguments from English into these languages, (2) how to construct rigorous proofs of theorems, and (3) how to find models and countermodels to formulas in these systems.  Time permitting, students will also learn some rudimentary set theory and metalogical concepts like soundness and completeness.  This is a first course in symbolic logic and presupposes no previous background in philosophy or mathematics.  It is suitable for any undergraduate interested in the basics of formal logic and fulfills a requirement for the Philosophy major.

PHIL 105: Current Moral and Social Issues (Rutgers, Summer Session 2008)

This course introduces students to basic techniques of informal logic and several leading ethical theories.  We apply these skills to current debates on topics such as abortion, poverty, health care reform, torture and detainment, and free speech.   (Students, see the version posted on Sakai website). PHIL105Syllabus.

 

PHILOSOPHY-- Oxford Prep Experience (Summer 2006, 2007)

This class was a whirlwind introduction to themes in ethics and political philosophy.  I planned the course and taught it to a group of eighth, ninth and tenth grade students at an intensive summer academic program at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.  I offered a shorter version in summer 2007.  OxPrep Syllabus.

 

OTHER ODDS AND ENDS:

BUNTING-COBB ANNUAL REPORTS- THE COBBLER (2007-2009)

I serve as Head Graduate Mentor in a residential community for women working in science and math.  Here are copies of our annual reports for 2008 and 2009.  They discuss all of the different advising programs we put on for our students. Cobbler2009.     Cobbler 2008.

RUTGERS PHILOSOPHY NEWSLETTER (Spring 09) 

I also write the Rutgers Philosophy Department's regular newsletter.  It's fair and balanced. You can find copies of it HERE.

WRITING FOR PHILOSOPHY (For Undergrads in My Classes)

Philosophical writing is somewhat different from other kinds of academic writing.  It is tough to master, but working at it will make much of your other writing (and thinking) far more clear.  This handout has tips and advice for planning, drafting and editing papers for your first philosophy course.  WritingForPhilosophy.