Write a reflective essay synthesizing the article, analyzing the relevant points, and relating his ideas to your purpose(s) and tasks as educators, teachers, learners, and persons.

Reflective Essay on the Value of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Read, analyze, and internalize philosopher Bertrand Russell’s article, The Value of Philosophy. (see link to the article posted, Reference 4)

Write a reflective essay synthesizing the article, analyzing the relevant points, and relating his ideas to your purpose(s) and tasks as educators, teachers, learners, and persons.

Format: word or pdf file; letter size and normal margins; 12 font times new roman; proofread and edit your work; no definite number of pages as long as it is not 1 page only.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING

Reflective essay (50 pts.)

Soundness, substance, and relevance of content – 20 pts.

Originality and new insights given – 15 pts.

Coherence and clarity – 15 pts.