Paralipsis: Don’t Mention It
Have You Ever? While sitting in the cafeteria, you can’t help but hear an exchange between students. “She actually said that?” “Yeah. She was being
Philosophy
Metonymy: It’s associated!
Introduction Your neighbor Kezia has just gotten a new job in finance and her family is having a dinner party to celebrate. Kezia’s mother stands
The Toulmin Model of Argumentation: Claims, Data, and Warrants, Oh My!
The Problem Imagine you’re at an animal shelter, planning to adopt a cat. Another patron denounces your choice in pets, insisting that dogs are better.
Euphemism: The Good Speech
Introduction Maja sits down on the couch and turns on the TV. A crime show is on. The protagonist says, “The statement that our source
I Think, Therefore I Am: Cartesian Skepticism and Foundationalism
Have You Ever? Have you ever had a dream that felt so real? A dream where you didn’t know you were dreaming until you woke
Intersectionality: Inclusive Feminism
Have You Ever? Have you ever thought about your identity? You are a person with one whole identity, but you also have many identities, such
The Gettier Problem: True Justified Belief without Knowledge
The Problem Suppose you look outside the window one day and see a figure shoveling snow. You recognize the coat and silhouette and think, “Oh,
Deontology: What if Everyone Did That?
Problem Maria’s best friend Tammy just bought a new skirt. Tammy asks Maria, “Do you like my skirt?” Maria doesn’t. She knows that telling Tammy
Necessary vs. Sufficient: Under the Right Conditions
The Problem In Jermaine’s US Government class, he learns about the controversy surrounding former President Barack Obama’s place of birth. Specifically, his teacher explains the
Straw Man Fallacy: That’s Not the Point!
Have You Ever? Have you ever been in a dispute and noticed that the person you’re arguing with is not actually arguing the same point
