Philosophyspeaking topic
If a hot dog is a sandwich then cereal is soup. Are categories about structure or about use, and does it matter which one we pick?
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practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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