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  1. Pick an issue which Husserl discusses in our readings from the Logical Investigations and explain how and why his view has changed, and how it hasn't, by the time of the Ideas. Are there subtle changes one might miss? Or: are there hidden continuities? (Either of those would be especially interesting.) Do changes in terminology obscure the issue? If so try to untangle them.

  2. Pick some aspect of Husserl's views (in the Logical Investigations, the Ideas, or both) which seems to be wrong or confused. Explain why it seems wrong or confused. Then, explain how Husserl would defend it. (Note: there obviously might be objections against which Husserl would have no defense, or no good defense. This topic suggests not writing about those, but rather about the ones Husserl could meet. On the other hand, the objection had better be serious, or Husserl's response will not be interesting.)

  3. Explain how Husserl intends to solve one or more of the epistemological problems we saw in Hume. Explain what Husserl thinks is right in Hume, and where he thinks Hume goes wrong (note: you may need to make some educated guesses about how Husserl would interpret Hume). (You could also use other passages in Hume, or do this with a different philosopher, if you feel you have enough background--e.g., Kant or Descartes.)


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