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Philosophy 110A

Media Review One : Penn & Teller - Bullshit! Episode on PETA

Due: The start of class on October 6th, (or to the philosophy department drop-box).

Late assignments will not be accepted.

You are to watch the first episode of the second season of Bullshit! and write a one page (single spaced) review of the episode. The episode is available in the Faculty of Arts video library in University College, Room 1.

A good review informs the reader whether or not the reader should take the time to read, watch, or listen to the reviewed material. For a philosophy review, one should give some indication of whether or not a philosopher should view or listen to the material.

You'll be doing a pretty short review, so you really only have to do three things:

1. Write a short paragraph telling your reader what the material is, what the point of the material is, and whether or not the material is successful in its goals.

2. Write a short paragraph that briefly describes what you feel is the most successful piece of argumentation in the material.

3. Write a short paragraph that briefly describes what you feel is the least successful piece of argumentation in the material.

As this is a short assignment, you might not be able to fit in all the reasons for your choices. remember these, however, since we will be discussing the film in class. 

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