Philosophy › Section B · Critical thinking, reading, and writing › Topic B.6
Writing philosophy papers
A philosophy paper does one thing: it argues for a claim. Learning to choose a modest thesis, support it honestly, face the strongest objection and lay it all out clearly is the core skill of the subject, and it carries over to any writing that must persuade.
In this topic
- What a philosophy paper is
- A thesis you can defend
- Five routes to a thesis
- Worked example: sharpening a thesis
- Building the case
- Using sources honestly
- Facing the strongest objection
- Worked example: an objection and reply
- Organising the paper
- Clarity and revision
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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