Philosophy In The World Assignment 

Read two articles from the news and opinion world. Use the publications 

list I’ve put on Blackboard. Don’t choose your two articles from the same 

source.

For each article, write a one paragraph summary of the article. You will 

have two summaries total (2 articles = 2 summaries). Your summaries 

should be in your own words. 

For each article, try to uncover a philosophical question or issue buried 

underneath. The article might not put things philosophically, but your job is 

to discern the philosophical issue that is hovering below the surface. 

You can either write or type this assignment. But the important thing is to 

have it with you ready to turn in on Thursday when we meet for class. 

No need to give me a copy of the article. Just bring your summaries. 

Right above each summary, you should have the name of the publication 

(e.g. 

The New York Times

), the name of the article (e.g. “The President 

Speaks to Congress”), and the date of the article (e.g. July 25, 2018). Do 

this for both of your summaries.