responding to a classmate must be 200 words and responding to the initial post (discussion post) must be 300 words.

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For each unit you are also required to participate in an academic discussion with your classmates on the topics and issues being covered that week. This is a good place to deepen your understanding of the material and prepare for the exam. Share your thoughts on the study questions and read what your classmates have to say as well. The exchange of ideas will help. The professor will regularly participate in the discussions too, offering guidance and suggestions. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. The goal is for us to advance our thinking about philosophical issues through an analysis of the assigned readings. There is no precise number of posts that will guarantee you a top grade, but less than two posts or 500 words in a week will almost surely be too little participation. However, quality matters more than quantity. The discussion is not an invitation to merely express how much you personally like a topic or how much you dislike the writing style of an author. Also, if you just repeat what has already been said, either by an assigned author or by your classmates, it is not an effective way to join the discussion. Look for good opportunities to contribute to the week’s discussion. It is fine to ask questions when you don’t understand. Others may be in a similar situation. But, make your questions as precise and as detailed as you can. Simply stating that you are confused isn’t very useful.