Missing Papers

Okay guys I have graded all the papers. If you turned one in and I have not written back with your grade then through some error I have not recieved your paper. So please resend it.
Good work on the presentations thus far,
Dr. Layne

For Wednesday

Hey everyone in the 10:30 class!

I know, I stink for being the only person so far to give you homework, but my whole presentation revolves around this video, so please watch it (if you don't I'll just waste 15 minutes of your time on Wednesday...). It's definitely worth it.

Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN2fqe4oWsI

It's only 5:27 long, don't worry.

THANK YOU!

Emma

Presentation Schedule 10:30 Class

Presentation Schedule for Self and the Good Life

10:30 Class

1.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Raphael S.

2.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Antonia

3.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Kristie-Marie

4.       M      11/29 Presentations: Joseph K.

5.       M      11/29 Presentations: Beth Cook

6.       M      11/29 Presentations: Zach Grate

7.       W      12/1   Presentations: Emma Grimsley

8.       W      12/1   Presentations: Alex Schafer

9.       W      12/1   Presentations: Jen Austiff

Thursday 12/2 Film Screening of Malcom X

Dustin L.

10.     F       12/3   Presentations: John Culbreth

11.     F       12/3   Presentations: Kirby Voss

12      F       12/3   Presentations: Daniel Hoppes

13      M      12/6   Presentations: Ricki Bratcher

14      M      12/6   Presentations: Andrew P.

15      M      12/6   Presentations: Channel Huff

16      W      12/8   Presentations: Phillip Cork

17      W      12/8   Presentations: Micheal F.

18      W      12/8   Presentations: Matt H.

19      F       12/10 Presentations: Marlee C.

20      F       12/10 Presentations: Christine Johnson

21      F       12/10 Presentations: Madeline Crabtree

Presentation Schedule 9:30 Class

Presentation Schedule for Self and the Good Life

9:30 Class

1.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Morgan Whittler

2.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Jordan Everett

3.       M      11/22 Presentations :  Savannah Logan

4.       M      11/29 Presentations: Chad Aubert

5.       M      11/29 Presentations: Lukas Gilevicius

6.       M      11/29 Presentations: Jon Lam

7.       W      12/1   Presentations: Collin McCabe

8.       W      12/1   Presentations: Olufunmilola Adams

9.       W      12/1   Presentations: Charolette McCray

10.     F       12/3   Presentations: Kylee MacIntyre

11.     F       12/3   Presentations: Austin Broussard

12      F       12/3   Presentations:

13      M      12/6   Presentations: Kevin Mah

14      M      12/6   Presentations: John W.

15      M      12/6   Presentations: Jordon R.

16      W      12/8   Presentations: Amos Kenner

17      W      12/8   Presentations: Cameron McCormick

18      W      12/8   Presentations

19      F       12/10 Presentations: Katheleen Trotter

20      F       12/10 Presentations: Tory

21      F       12/10 Presentations

I only have 5 papers left but I only have internet access from my phone. As soon as I can i will find a working computer to finish things up. happy Thanksgiving!

Metal of Honor "feminized"

a really interesting article on how courage has transformed for the US army.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/20/christian-right-activist-blasts-medal-of-honor-as-feminized-s/

Presentation Guidelines

Guidelines for Presentations

The purpose of presentations in this class is to (1) give practice in public speaking, (2) teach one how organize material for a public lecture, (3) share research with the whole class and (4) raise consciousness about the dynamics and difficulties of a good discussion.

Directions: On the day you are assigned to present you will be allotted 15 minutes (10 minutes speaking time and 5 minutes for questions and answers). You will be expected to combine your previous two papers and present your findings to your classmates. The presentation is a chance to seduce your classmates into accepting your definition(s) of courage, heroism, greatness, individuality, villainy and/or fanaticism via offering them a lecture on a concrete particular instantiation of that definition via your chosen representative. You can use any material, e.g. video clips, handouts, PowerPoint, that you like. Be sure that at the end of your presentation you stimulate class discussion by asking questions, making provocative claims or admitting your own confusion or interests. If you have prepared, then you should be able to “guess” before class what questions the class and myself may have with regard to the person and/or definition up for discussion.  Also, do not pretend to know more than you do. If you do not know the answer to a question be honest and say “I DON’T KNOW.” There is no shame in this as all you have done is discovered an area into which you need to research and inquire more thoroughly for your final paper. As for the presentation of your presentation, I know that not everyone has an orator’s speaking ability but to be sure, if you are patient, calm and have come prepared, you will do well. ALSO DO NOT SIMPLY READ A PAPER.

Fidelity

I’ve got a question, everybody. I didn’t want to take us off topic in class, so I figured I’d ask it here on the blog. After finding out that Dr. King cheated on his wife, I realized that there is an abundance of philandering historical figures. Einstein, FDR, MLK, JFK, Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, and, God himself, Morgan Freeman all cheated on their wives. Coupling this information with the stories I’m sure most of us have from our own lives, I began to wonder: is fidelity an unrealistic expectation? Is it unnecessary? Why do we hold it as a virtue of paramount importance in relationships when it’s been broken so many times?

What do y’all think?

-Emma

Civil Disobdience and MLK

So after having read Thoreau, what parallels do you see in King's text. Furthermore, how does MLK advance a coherent philosophical argument in response to the question of why he obeys some laws but not others. Also how does he argue against those who ask him to "Wait"?

Take courage to mars?

I was just reading this and thinking about how my definition of courage wouldn't include and one-way mars colonists.

http://journalofcosmology.com/Mars108.html

A Man Invested $60,000 in a Maid to try to Woo Her into a Date

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Thinking Differently, Women and Art

http://www.thenation.com/article/156379/no-images-man-nancy-spero

Mill's Individual

For Mill, what is the value of the individual and how is he/she different from the masses. Moreover, why is he/she rare?

Come to class guys with your favorite passages and I will do my best not to talk and just hear your thoughts on this inspiring text.

Cheers,
Dr. L

courage in the face of... well, an audience.

hello all,

this is a shameless plug.

three of your fellow honors students (who all happen to be musicians) are playing a show this thursday night at café prytania (3445 prytania street - within walking distance of loyola). the bands are as follows:

naughty professor (featuring john culbreth on trumpet!)

cute machines (featuring myself on bass and maddy crabtree on drums!)

nomad (featuring.... no honors students....)

the cover is only $5, and doors open at 9 00p.

don't rush your papers or anything.... but totally get 'em done early and come start the weekend early with your courageous comrades!

Hidden Message in "Republic"?

I was messing around on StumbleUpon and ran across this article. Since we reference Plato's "Republic" so much, I figured this might be appropriate to post.
Then again, I'm a music person. I'm a sucker for this kind of stuff.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/hidden-musical-code-found-written-into-platos-texts

Scientific Method

http://doctoralicebell.blogspot.com/2010/08/myth-of-scientific-literacy.html

Just thought this was a good blog that touches on some of those issues we were talking about on Wednesday. Be sure to read some of the responses to it as well.

Misanthrope and the Care of Self

So I saw the Misanthrope last night for the first time and I kept thinking to myself how perfect this show is for you guys. The timing couldn't have been better. Go see it as the subjects of frank speech, courage, integrity and courage abound in this show. For those of you who have seen it or who do see it, I would love to chat about it with you.

As for the question of the day....What is the care of self and how does Foucault relate it to the practices of the Epicureans, Stoics and Cynics?

See you soon,
Dr. Layne

No Question for Tomorrow but here are the Paper Requirements

The Self and the Good Life

Short Paper #2

The Great Individual?

Directions: The topic of this paper must be a research essay which combines your previous essay defining courage with an examination of its appearance in a concrete individual. This individual can be a fictional character but it cannot be an abstract example. I prefer historical individuals like Alexander the Great or St. Theresa of Avila but I also think that literary figures like Prometheus also help us to understand the concept of courage. To repeat, no abstract examples.

In your first paragraph I need you to summarize your definition(s) and overall theory of courage. Then you must address the issue of how your individual instantiates this definition/theory. In the following two paragraphs you need to argue for this identification by doing research into their lives and actions. DO NOT give me a biography but rather only use the material relevant to proving the instantiation of your theory. Finally in your third body paragraph you need to acknowledge how your individual fails to live up to your definition i.e. how they may be a coward or a fanatic/villain. In your last paragraph must resolve this problem by asserting your opinion. For the sake of forcing you to make an opinion, I will not accept concluding paragraphs which simply argue that “all is relative.” Perhaps you believe this, but in the end, you need to learn how to argue for your opinions rather than doing the “safe” thing and not taking a stand.

In contrast you may also write about a fanatic or a villain. You will just need to argue how they may be a courageous individual/hero in your third paragraph.

The NUTS AND BOLTS:

Ø                  These papers must be 3 full pages and written in Times New Roman 12pt Font. (I know you guys will want to write more, but consider this test of how well you edit your papers. To help, when you are looking for thing to cute, delete extraneous or repetitive thoughts/sentences. Make sure you aren’t just saying the same thing over and over again but in various ways. Aim for depth or quality of insight versus breadth and length of your argument.) I WILL NOT READ ANYMORE THAN THREE PAGES. IF YOU WRITE A STUNNING CLOSING PARAGRAPH ON THE 4^TH PAGE THEN I WILL NOT READ IT!!!)

 

Ø                  You will be graded on spelling/grammar, ability to explain the argument, and proper citations (no more than 3 quotes per paper).

Ø                  The format of the paper is your choice (e.g. MLA, Chicago etc.); however, be consistent throughout the paper.

Ø                  You may utilize only one quote of no more than 2 sentences long from the assigned readings per page and one quote from outside or extra readings per page. Be sparring here as in total you are only allowed three quotes in the entire paper.

Ø                   Above all, the papers will be marked on the clarity and quality of insight  regarding your understanding of the material we have read and discussed in class.

Ø                  Be sure to utilize the WAC LAB, located on the first floor of Bobet HALL.

Rafael--Check it out...

http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/List_of_gay_philosophers/

A new gene

I just heard on the radio that scientists have discovered a liberal gene.
I guess you can take that as you like.

Foucault Link

http://foucault.info/documents/parrhesia/