Philosophy 101
Study questions:  Vaugh, Chpts. 3 and 4


1.  According to Vaughn, who should your audience be when writing a philosophical paper?

2.  What suggestions does Vaughn have for writing more clearly?

3.  What is a thesis statement?  What is its role in a philosophical paper?

4.  What advice does Vaughn offer for assessing objections to your thesis?  Why does it
       strengthen your paper to bring up potentil problems with your view?