Need some assistance. I do not understand what my professor is asking for exactly. Can someone please elaborate.
"I’m expecting the following:

1. An introduction that focuses on the topic at hand instead of a collection of musings. Rule number 1 of philosophical writing is not to include content that doesn’t advance your argument. The introduction should have a clear and specific thesis statement. I want to know what you will argue, and a basic outline of what you will cover to get there."

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Need some assistance. I do not understand what my professor is asking for exactly. Can someone please elaborate.
 "I’m expecting the following:

1. An introduction that focuses on the topic at hand instead of a collection of musings. Rule number 1 of philosophical writing is not to include content that doesn’t advance your argument. The introduction should have a clear and specific thesis statement. I want to know what you will argue, and a basic outline of what you will cover to get there."