Research by Subject: PHIL 288 Lovers, Haters and Friends: Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper

Think carefully about your "couple".

Are they current or historical?
Who is likely to talk about them?
Is one more famous than the other?
Is either person famous enough that someone may have written a whole book about them?

Questions such as these can help you determine how to find more information about your relationship.

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