Case Study #2 & Vlogs

This post is to keep you guys up to date on our next Case Study.

It will be due March 7th (10-11 days from now) and is on the case of Ableman v Booth, 62 U.S. (21 How.) 506 (1858).

This will be built using the first 6 chapters of Dworkin's 1986 book Law's Empire. It will include:

1. A short abstract - gives a brief overview of our entire paper/argument
2. Opening section - discusses the key points in the case and how they relate to our argument
3. Analytical Section - section that discusses Dworkin's take on the case, using the chapters to demonstrate this
4. Review section - section that criticizes Dworkin's take on it and discusses more of our team's argument, either using the counter argument to strengthen our position, or playing Devil's Advocate to strengthen our position. 

Personally, I feel most comfortable donating a good portion of the review section since I love tearing philosophers apart and typically read with a red pen in hand. However, this overall a group effort, and it is each of our responsibilities to give a fair share to this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, leave them as a comment to this post. 

In respects to the Vlogs, I have finished my bit and Nik has finished hers. We just need the last two video segments so I can edit them together and submit them. 

Overall, our top three priorities of this week are:

1. Finish your respective papers

2. Read Ch. 1 - 6 of Dworkin's book

3. Read and make notes on the case study mentioned above. 

We will discuss these things as a team in greater detail on Wednesday.