To prepare a write-up for "buying philosophy," you can approach it from three distinct angles: (defending a specific viewpoint), professional (selling the value of a philosophy degree), or business (articulating a company's guiding principles). 1. Academic Write-Up (Defending a Thesis)

: Explain clearly what makes your offering unique compared to competitors.

: Position philosophy as a foundation for understanding complex systems and the consequences of strategic decisions. 3. Business Philosophy Write-Up

: Present premises (reasons) that support your conclusion. Use simple, plain prose rather than "academic-sounding" jargon.

Which (academic, job market, or corporate) are you targeting for this write-up? Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper - Jim Pryor

: Start with a single, clear, and potentially controversial sentence in your first paragraph. For example: "The purpose of this paper is to argue that free will is incompatible with determinism."