Monday, September 9, 2013

Monday, September 9, 2013


Unit topic: Search for Self

Heroes

·                     Questions for deeper understanding in this subtopic

o   Sense of self

§  Who and what are we?

§  What does it mean to be a human being? What is human nature?

§  Do we see ourselves the same way that others see us? How does being a member of a particular group affect our identity of self?

§  What is our purpose for being?

 

o   Ideals (“perfect” is its synonym).

§  Are there universal ideals for which we all strive?

§  How ought human beings behave? Is desirable behavior the same in all cultures? In all communities?

§  What is admirable? What is not so admirable? Does everyone agree? Why do our actions sometimes fall short of our ideals?

 

What is a hero? (answer this in pairs)

The answers below were the ones you came up with that we discussed:

o   Someone you look up to.

o   Someone who puts others before himself.

o   Has positive physical attributes

o   Protects others

o   Doesn’t expect anything back

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