Books

Text Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings (eds.)by John Perry, Michael Bratman, John Martin Fischer

7th Edition

6th Edition

Some On-line book sites:
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amazon

Many BUT NOT ALL Articles will also be available electronically through the links in this syllabus page.

Please be advised that in using electronic material, you agree to the following:
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. 

I strongly encourage non-majors and students with limited experience in upper division philosophy courses to consult the resources listed on the Reading and Writing Philosophy Papers Page 

Course Requirements

Course grades will be based upon weekly quizzes, labs and discussion questions (50%), two tests (50%). 
 

Cheating and Plagiarism

The CSULB Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism will be followed strictly. (See 2016-17 Catalog) Students who have any questions or uncertainty whatsoever about this policy are responsible for meeting individually with the instructor to discuss the policy. All tests and papers are submitted to Turnitin for evaluation.  Students discovered cheating or plagiarizing on any exam, quiz, or other course element will be FAILED for the COURSE and will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs for possible probation, suspension, or expulsion.

Withdrawals

I follow the university policy on withdrawals.  I have no disinclination towards signing withdrawal forms up until the last date allowed by the university policy.   

Disabilities

I am happy to accommodate any students with disabilities.  It is the student's responsibility to inform me of their disability and need for accommodation.  The office of Disabled Student Services (5-5061) serves as an information source and evaluates students’ needs.  DSS often proctors tests for students with disabilities.

Make-up exams

Make-up exams will be permitted only for serious illness and mandatory University policies. A physicians' note will be required for illness. If you will need to take a make-up exam, you must send an e-mail no later than 9:00 a.m. the day of the exam. 
 

Web Resources

This web site contains the syllabus, lecture slides from lectures already given, links, and test questions.  Lecture slides and links are not required course material, nor are they an adequate substitute for class attendance. They are posted solely to further aid students in their studies.  However, students often comment upon the usefulness of this material and I strongly encourage students to visit the site at least once.

Need some help with your writing? Try the Style and Writing Tips page.
 
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