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Commentary 4: Meaning and interpretation

PHIL 150, Introduction to philosophy, Fall 2026

1 Assignment

Choose a position from Wimsatt and Beardsley, Livingston, Barthes, Berger, or Sontag. Explain the position fairly, and then outline an objection or alternative targeting a claim the author needs. Don’t worry about responding on behalf of the author.

For general guidelines, see the page on unit commentaries.