Monday, December 3, 2012

Class #14, 12/5/12

It's probably a good thing that we're taking our final a little earlier--wouldn't want to run too close to the end of the world (according to the Mayans, of course!).

A couple of reminders from last class:

------>Remember to fill out your course evaluations, if you have not already.

------>I am teaching next semester, Environmental Ethics (PHIL 3320), on Monday evenings at 5:30.  If any of you are interested and want a heads-up on the texts and other info, please e-mail me.

------>I expect to have your papers graded and to return them to you.

------>Now to the exam:

------>------>We meet at 7:00 sharp and you'll have the full 2-1/2 hours, plus a little, if you need it.  The exam will be in essay format.  You'll be allowed to use any notes and printed or handwritten materials, including copies of the on-line notes.  (Print them out as handouts rather than as slides in order to save paper.)  You will not be allowed to use your texts.

------>------>The exam will offer 6 to 8 essay questions.  You will choose 3 of these (--I may specify one of the questions that you must do, but not more than that).

------>------>Here are the basic general topics I'm looking at--

------>------>------>A question on Glover's point of view and basic assumptions.

------>------>------>Comparing/contrasting two of the moral schools, or describing one in more depth.

------>------>------>A question about Socrates.

------>------>------>Several case studies to choose from in applying one or more of the moral schools to real-life situations.

------>See you all Wednesday evening.  Please e-mail me if you have questions.