In this first of three sessions in our workshop, we will be focusing upon the topics below.

I will be presenting some key ideas, issues, perspectives and useful bits of advice during the session. These include:

• What is philosophy?
• Motives and goals for studying philosophy
• Areas or subdisciplines of philosophy
• Approaches, traditions, schools, and movements in philosophy
• Connections between philosophy and other disciplines
• Whether and how reading lists are helpful
• Where to get philosophy literature free or cheaply
• Ambiguous terms needing clarification or qualification
  

We will have plenty of time for Q&A and discussion during this session. You should feel free to ask questions at any point during the seminar, and you can use your microphone or the chat to do so.