The following tips, advice, and resources have been compiled by UTM Philosophy’s staff and faculty. However, students may also find it useful to peruse the resources compiled by our other campus departments, UTSC Philosophy and St. George Philosophy, many of which apply to Philosophy students across the board.
Advice on Writing Philosophy Papers
The following documents are adapted from course handouts prepared by philosophy instructors. While they contain much valuable advice, they cannot and are not intended to replace the instructions you receive from your instructors in your philosophy courses.
- Writing a Philosophy Paper by Peter Horban (Simon Fraser University)
- Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper by Douglas W. Portmore (College of Charleston)
- Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper by James Pryor (NYU)
- General Advice On Essay Writing by Ronald de Sousa
- Guide for Writing Critical Summaries by Ronald de Sousa