Think of some people you know or have read about who are/where ambitious. Have their ambitions led to a positive or negative result? Are ambitions sometimes destructive? Explain.
Month: February 2012
Consequentialism
What is your understanding of the philosophy, “the end justifies the means”? Give examples of situations in which you would agree or disagree with this philosophy.
Vicious Tyrant
Would assassination or civil war ever be a justifiable response to rule by tyranny? What would you do if the leader of your country became a vicious tyrant? Respond with a short story or narrative essay.
A Citizen’s First Responsibilities
Are a citizen’s first responsibilities to family, political leader, or country?
Evil Behaviour
Describe some examples of what you think is evil behaviour. How should evil behaviour be dealt with?
Suspect a Crime?
If you suspected, but had no evidence, that a friend of yours had committed a crime, what would you do?
How do you deal with your fears?
How do you deal with your fears? How might you help others to deal with theirs? What are some of the effects that fear can have on people?
Insomnia
Describe a time you experienced insomnia (lack of sleep). What did you do about it? What are some of the effects that insomnia can have on people who suffer from it?
“Womanliness” and “Manliness”
Describe a women who best represents your idea of “womanliness.” Describe a man who best depicts “manliness.” Are there any similarities between the two descriptions? Why or why not?
Ideal Marriage
Explain what your think an ideal marriage would be.