How to Write a Philosophy Paper is a handbook which provides students with a ready arsenal of analytical and compositional techniques. It is intended for undergraduate students in any type of philosophy course and is written and organized in a user-friendly manner. The first half includes discussions of the nature of philosophy and a variety of basic and essential techniques of philosophical enquiry and argumentation. The second half takes the student step-by-step through the writing process, from choosing a suitable topic, to developing his or her thought, to preparation of the final draft. Includes an index and bibliographical material.

About the Author
James S. Stramel is an Instructor of Philosophy at Santa Monica College.

Reviews
This is a 'must buy' - both for students who want to learn how to do philosophy and for philosophers who want to teach it better. -- Heidi M. Hurd, University of Pennsylvania * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *
Those who teach philosophy will appreciate the end result of Professor Stramel's work: students writing as philosophers!> -- Katherine Shamey, Santa Monica College * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *
Stamel has a good eye for the recurring problems we see in students struggling to come to terms with the discipline. He has produced a book which would be useful to have in one's campus bookshop, with a copy on reserve in the Library as well. * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *
Stamel has a good eye for the recurring problems we see in students struggling to come to terms with the discipline. He has produced a book which would be useful to have in one's campus bookshop, with a copy on reserve in the Library as well. * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *
This is a 'must buy' - both for students who want to learn how to do philosophy and for philosophers who want to teach it better. -- Heidi M. Hurd, University of Pennsylvania * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *
Those who teach philosophy will appreciate the end result of Professor Stramel's work: students writing as philosophers! -- Katherine Shamey, Santa Monica College * Australasian Journal of Philosophy *



Book Information
ISBN 9780819197788
Author James S. Stramel
Format Paperback
Page Count 82
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 141g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 153mm * 6mm