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Here are the reading assignments for Philosophy 168. The schedule is subject to change.
| Month | Day | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| September | 21 | Introductory Remarks |
| 26 | Discourse on Method, Parts One and Two | |
| 28 | Rules for the Direction of the Mind | |
| October | 3 | Discourse on Method, Parts Three and Four |
| 5 | Meditations, Dedicatory Letter, Preface, Synopsis, First Meditation | |
| 10 | Second Meditation | |
| 12 | Second Meditation | |
| 17 | Third Meditation | |
| 19 | Third Meditation | |
| 24 | Fourth Meditation | |
| 26 | Fourth Meditation | |
| 31 | Fifth Meditation | |
| November | 2 | Fifth Meditation |
| 7 | Sixth Meditation | |
| 9 | Sixth Meditation | |
| 14 | Notes Directed Against a Certain Programme | |
| 16 | Discourse on Method, Parts Five and Six | |
| 21 | Principles of Philosophy, Part I | 23 | Optics and laws of motion (handouts) |
| 28 | Principles of Philosophy, Parts II-IV | |
| 30 | Passions of the Soul |