Philosophy 5: Critical Thinking and Composition  

Pierce College

Department of History, Philosophy, & Sociology

Group Exercise for Delbanco Reading  

(Notes on the importance of group exercises.) 

Group Work Summary: Each group gives an example of an ideal college experience. 

Step 1 (ten minutes): Individually, on a sheet of paper with your name and today's date, describe in three or so sentences your best experience in college, either with regards to learning how to be prosperous, or in discovering a path to happiness. 

Step 2 (ten minutes):  In groups, discuss your responses to Step 1, above.