A final stylistic consideration is that philosophical text is not always from the modern era. When reading a 17th- or 18th-century text, for example, you may have some difficulty with the word choice and the way the sentences are constructed. You need to be sensitive to this. Really think about what the author is saying. Remember the first time you read Shakespeare or Chaucer or some other English author from a previous century. It may look like the English language, but it is very difficult for a novice to follow and understand. Remember that you are only responsible for what the author has said. If they haven't claimed something that you think they need to, make that a point to consider in your evaluation.
