> I'm not sure how that advice could apply to a philosophy or sociology student. Do reading assignment, discuss/argue about it in class with a TA or professor

> I'm not sure how that advice could apply to a philosophy or sociology student. Do reading assignment, discuss/argue about it in class with a TA or professor to mediate and clarify stuff, maybe write a paper afterwards. Engaging with the content is kind of a universal way to learn by doing.