Read [first half of?] Philosophy in the Bedroom and consider the material distributed and
discussed in class, regarding biographical information about the
Marquis.
Write a 1-1 1/2 page response to the author's ideas. (Yes, I know
the descriptions of the actions of the narrator are shocking, repetitive and
tedious; that's why we are primarily concerned with the arguments made
and why the narrator--or the author--posits such outrageous
assertions.
Consider the following when reading:
When was this written and where was the author when he composed
this?