Essay writing principles and argumentative strategies

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An argumentative, scientific or philosophical essay is a text which aims to present and defend a thesis. Writing such a text requires clear and concise prose, the ability to present ideas in a structured way and a good command of the logical principles that govern argumentative reasoning.

I hold a PhD in analytical philosophy and I have 15 years of experience in Switzerland, Italy and England in the fields of academic research (philosophy and scientific psychology) and teaching. The aim of this course is to assist you in writing your essays by promoting the development of the different skills required to master all phases of this process.

Location

Online from Italy

About Me

I am now a postdoc researcher in philosophy and affective sciences at the University of Oxford, UK. After obtaining a BA in history of philosophy at the University of Turin, IT, and an MA philosophy at the University of Geneva, I pursued doctoral studies between Switzerland and England (Warwick University, King's College London).
I am very passionate about teaching and academic mentoring and have always combined my interest in research and my interest in the transmission of knowledge. As I have no teaching duties in my current position, I am available to give lessons to motivated students of all levels.

Education

Doctorate in Philosophy - very honorable mention with congratulations from the jury
University of Geneva, 2022

Master's degree in Philosophy - honors A, excellent
University of Geneva, 2012

Bachelor in History of Ideas - honors 110/110 cum laude
Università degli Studi di Torino, 2009

Experience / Qualifications

Postdoc researcher
University of Leeds, University of Warwick, University of Oxford, 2022-2024

Research and teaching assistant
University of Geneva, 2014-2022

10+ experience teaching philosophy and essay writing at school and university level

10+ experience as a translator

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Italian

Skills

Philosophy

Essay writing

Philosophy

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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