Format: Double-spaced, font Times New Roman, size 12pt., 750 to1000 words.
You need to reflect upon one of the topics or philosophers discussed in class.
For instance:
Any of the women philosophers we discussed
David Foster Wallace
Montaigne
Socrates
Buddha
Marcus Aurelius
Epictetus
Kierkegaard
Nietzsche
Native American Worldview
Aspire to greatness of truth, goodness, and beauty
Graceful presence vs guarded self-consciousness
Care for the body, emotions, thoughts, desires, the moment, life with love
The 5 types of love
Love of self, other, community, world, place, or time
Basics or moral reasoning: to future self and others
On any of the documentary videos available on canvas
You should cover the following prompts about the topic or philosopher you choose:
Why did you choose the topic or philosopher you did?
What interests you the most about this topic or philosopher?
Summarize what you see as the essential points of this topic or philosopher.
If you chose a topic, who were the philosophers who are engaged with this topic and what did they say about the topic? If you chose a philosopher, give a brief profile of their life and their contribution to philosophy.
What can you learn from this topic or philosopher to improve your own life?
Be sure to have a clear introduction and conclusion to your paper.