Tiffany James- English 145

Originally, before I chose which reading I would research in the Project Brainstorm assignment, I optioned for " What does this work reflect about its historical, social, political and/or economic context? You may focus on race, class, power, cultural values and beliefs, historical events, the author’s biography, gender, psychology, etc. " Yet, as I started to review the readings I was drawn to James Beattie, From An Essay on Truth for the research project. It was interesting to learn that even though, today, this piece of literature reads as a strong consensus against the irrational philosophy of David Hume that James Beattie refused to publish a lot of his writing in fear of public criticism. In addition, it was interesting to learn his work could have played a major role in the abolitionist movement. Some will argue that his work indirectly played a huge role during that time, but others would strongly disagree, even asserting that his work which was published a dec...

Feedforward I found the feedforward article to be very interesting. I must say, I would prefer this type of approach because I am prone be more creative when someone suggest something that I did not think of.   Hearing suggestions from other individuals helps me think outside my box. In addition, it helps me gain confidence, because someone can suggest something I thought off, but I was unsure of, so I played it safe, colored within the lines so to speak.   I have found this to be true regarding writing, but life in general. I recently had someone suggest something that I could do in the future when dealing with someone who made a statement in a text to me that I did not agree with. My friend did not ask how I dealt with this person in the past but suggested a conflict resolution technique that I never considered. I immediately started thinking of varies ways to use the technique. I applied what I learned, and the situation ended totally different than I expected. I gain...

A Thin Line Between Reason and Wisdom At first glance you can analyze Tartuffee as a condemnation on religion, but I found it to be remarkably inverse. The contention is not with religion, but with hypocrisy and reason rooted in freethinking. In the tale of Tartuffe, Moliere accentuates the importance of heeding to wisdom. We see, Cleante, the brother in law of Orgon and the King are viewed as the voice of wisdom. While, the other characters, could be the voice of reason. Although wisdom and reason are similarly characterized, they are distinctive in meaning.  British philosopher Nicholas Maxwell has called wisdom "the capacity to realize what is of value in life for oneself and others. ” Moliere acquaints us with a man’s inability to sway from his own reasoning, only to end up encountering the ultimate betrayal before recognizing the true value of wisdom. Orgon was incapable of seeing the importance of family, after returning home from being absent for two days, he inqui...

T he Song of Ch`un-Hyang (page 74-89)  Confucianism is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It developed from what was later called the Hundred Schools of Thought from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.   Confucianism, like many other traditions and religions are inherited values. The issue is that individuals are not given the opportunity to develop their own values and ways of thinking. Yet, traditions and religion, for many leaders in the 18 th century was a practical and effective way to rule a society. Another argument against tradition and religion it creates a hierarchical framework, making another human being inferior to another in some way. It takes a way man’s free will. The problem ·        The magistrate is determined to bend Ch`un -Hyang will by jailing and torturing her. ·     ...

Tartuffe by Moliere ( Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) Madame Pernelle is opinionated, stuck in her ways, and disrespectful. She is a woman who does not bite her tongue. “Daughter -in-law, please take this well- behavior such as yours leads straight to hell. You spend money like it grows on trees. Then wear it on your back in clothes like these. Are you a princess? (sarcastic) No? You’re dressed like one! One wonders whom you dress for-not my son (145). Religion to Madame Pernelle equates to rules to get to heaven. This religious thinking is why people turn from God. It becomes about living to avoid breaking the rules to get to heaven. Religion that focuses on rules instead of relationship with God is a dead religion. “so, “heaven hates these visits by our friends” (146). Dorine is speaks his truth, he is bold to speak what as of now, no one else is standing against Madame Pernelle. Madame Pernelle and Orgon succumbs to the gossip and outer appearance. Orgon also praises Tartuffe godli...