In the prompt, it was suggested that we relate our threshold concept to college writing. I don’t see this happening at all with my concept in this paper, but if anybody has feedback on how to help make that happen, it’d be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Rough Draft
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Mp3 Rough Draft 2 comments
mp 2.1 rough draft 2 comments
Rough Draft I’d like the most review on how I can expand my counter-argument. I think I have a good grasp of why both governments exist, and I hope I did a decent job of laying that out here. I tried to give Hobbes a thorough, clear presentation of his argument for why his […]
Locke on Slavery 2 comments
In chapter 4 (pg17-18), Locke lays out his brief explanation on how his new ideas relate to slavery. Initially, Locke appears staunchly against slavery. He begins by asserting that slavery is, before anything else, unnatural. His first sentences reiterate that authority does not exist in the state of nature, and it is against every man’s […]
Snapshot of MP1 rough draft 3 comments
I started writing my dialogue knowing that Goldman would comment on Socrates’ assertion that citizens are obligated to die for the government. I knew Emma Goldman would have strong criticisms for Socrates and his beliefs, but would she be outraged, or is that too strong? “Offended” came to mind shortly after “outraged” was cast aside, […]
Socrates + Goldman + Starbucks 3 comments
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Week 4 Blog 2 comments
I’ve always wanted more structure to my academic writing. I can write a five paragraph essay as well as the next guy, but directives like “straight ahead” and “changing lane” sign posts have definitely affected the way I read and write. Since taking notes on them, I’ve found myself mentally tallying the sign posts in […]
Goldman’s criticism of the thick self 3 comments
Emma Goldman would have harsh criticisms for the thick self. The thick self, being defined by its commitments and roles, is the communitarian to the thin self’s individualist. Goldman has little patience for the community as a whole, referring to it as the “ignorant mass” more than once. She goes on to label those who […]
Important Words 3 comments
“Consider, Socrates, whether this is not only evil, but shameful, both for you and for us.” (46a) Crito tries to present Socrates with many different motivating forces for him to leave, jumping lightly from one to the next. Crito attempts to use shame as a reason to convince Socrates to leave the prison, claiming that […]