Requirements: (1) Two papers (the first paper 2-3 pp. and the second paper 6-8 pp.) on topics arising from the texts you read; in each case, I will suggest the form the paper should take, but you will have substantial freedom of choice in the topic. (2) Three short (c. 1 page) exercises on Kant (a first, second, and third). (3) Two exams, including both short-answer and essay questions; the first exam will cover about the first 40% of the semester and the second exam, during the final exam period, will cover the remainder. (4) Regular, prepared, and active participation in class (which may include completion of brief writing assignments in preparation for, or during, class). Your final grade will be based on these in the following way: 13% and 25% for the papers, 4% each for the Kant exercises, 10% and 20% for the exams, and 20% for class participation.

Attendance and due dates: As part of my evaluation of your participation, I will be keeping a record of your attendance. You will be automatically excused if you notify me in advance that you will miss a class (e-mail or voice-mail messages are fine). After the fact, you will be excused if you give me a good reason or a dean’s excuse. Due dates for the papers are subject to negotiation. I have set a default due date for the class, but I am willing to set individual due dates (within reason) for those who find that inconvenient. My policy on missed deadlines is similar to that on missed classes: I’ll re-negotiate the deadline (again within reason) if I hear in advance, but after the fact I’ll expect an excuse. Unexcused missed deadlines will have an effect on your participation grade.