The paper (8-12 pages long) is due Thur., Dec. 8, by 5pm, in my office (Cowell Annex A-106), or by e-mail.
The below topics are suggestions. If you want to
write on another topic, feel free to do so. It might be a good idea,
however, in that case, to check with me first. (Given that the topics
are rather broad, you might want to check with me about your specific
idea, anyway, which you are welcome to do.)
These suggested topics are aimed at producing
interpretative papers, rather than critical ones--i.e., papers in
which the focus is on understanding what Husserl means, rather than
attacking (or defending) his views. (This is true even of the second
topic, if you think about it.) In general I prefer that kind of paper,
but if you have an idea along other lines you can go that way at your
own risk. Again, you might want to check with me about the details.
Grading will be based on (1) interestingness and
originality of your thesis; (2) carefulness of your reading (whether
or not I agree with it); (3) coherence of your argument/explanation
(in roughly that order).
You can cite the assigned texts by page number,
section number, or however else you find convenient. If you use any
other source make sure you give enough information that I can find
it. (Obviously--I hope this goes without saying--you should not use
sources without citing them!) There's no need for a separate
bibliography or title page.