Journal 7. For the weekly journal assignment write on one of the following prompts
For the weekly journal assignment, write 200-400 words (about one double-spaced page) on one of the following prompts. The journal assignments are meant to guide your reading comprehension, inspire reflection, create a personal connection, and encourage you to have new philosophical experiences. The journals might even be - yes it’s possible - fun to write.
There are 12 journal assignments during the quarter, due at midnight on Mondays (except the two weeks when papers are due and on holidays). You must submit your journal through iLearn each week. I will not accept them through email without a conversation. Each one is worth three points, and together they make up 40% of your grade. Your lowest 2 scores will be dropped, so you can skip two journals with no negative effect.
There are four prompts to choose from. Throughout the semester, you must write on each prompt at least twice, although you can decide which prompt to use for each particular week.
Prompt 3: Relate to Culture
From the main philosophical reading, select an argument or key idea that bears on a contemporary political or cultural issue. In your own words, provide a clear explanation of the idea or a clear reconstruction of the argument and then explain how it bears on the political or cultural issue. For example, maybe the idea provides support to one side of an ongoing controversy, or perhaps it can help explain a recent cultural phenomenon.
Prompt 4: Connect with Art
Philosophy is everywhere, in music, film, and books, and on TV and the news. Link to an image image, audio file, video, text, etc. that relates to the week’s reading, along with an explanation of how it relates to the assigned reading. For example, how does an idea from the class relate to your favorite TV show?
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In the article, the author talks about Confucian’s interpretation of the idea of “true self” and “true feelings.” According to Confucian, these two do not exist and instead, our behavior patterns determine who we are and what we feel at any given time. From this argument, it is clear that how we act determines who we are and because different circumstances make us act in many different ways, it means that our idea of a true self is actually an illusion. In real sense, there are many possible selves to every individual.
In relation to culture, the author presents the idea that we can be better people if we embrace change; change in our routines, and in our daily rituals. In this case, the author implies that we all have a chance to recreate ourselves if we assume the “as-if” rituals in place of the habits we keep...