So, I have taken my first, official midterm for my Contemporary Philosophy class…. Having never taken a class with Brad Beach, I was at first a bit scepticle about the exam and his expectations.  However, after having taken the exam, I now realize that this exam is quite similar to the essays that I have constructed for my English classes.  I am actually looking forward to receiving my exam and finding out my grade.  Although it was an open note/ open book exam, there is a part of me that thinks that there was still something missing from my explanation and examination of William James and Bertrand Russell.  However, I now know what to expect to do in he way of Beach’s exams and look forward to the large essay that will be do sometime soon.