Please read p. 175-191 and respond to the following questions:
What is a "terminal illness"? How would your life change if you had a terminal illness? Would you behave differently? Would you do anything different than what you are doing now? Please explain, and please give details and examples.
On p. 185, Soc says, "...you do have a terminal illness: it's called birth! You don't have more than a few years left. No one does!"
What does this quote mean? How does this quote relate to the story about enlightenment on p. 186, and Dan's dream on p. 187?
Please give at least one detail from p. 175-191 when you are answering the questions!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Journal Questions--November 17, 2008
Please answer BOTH questions 1 and 2:
1. On p. 138, Dan states, "There are no ordinary moments!" Soc agrees. Considering the other ideas in the novel, what does this statement mean? Have you ever been bored? If so, how would Soc or Dan react to your 'boredom'? If you could change society, would you redefine the concept of 'boredom'? Please explain.
2. On p. 161, Soc uses a equation to define "happiness." First, what does this equation mean? Next, Think about your own life. If Soc knew about your life, would he say that you are a 'happy person'? Third, how does your life relate (or NOT relate) to the equation? Finally, how does the equation relate to the concept of "satori" described earlier in the chapter?
1. On p. 138, Dan states, "There are no ordinary moments!" Soc agrees. Considering the other ideas in the novel, what does this statement mean? Have you ever been bored? If so, how would Soc or Dan react to your 'boredom'? If you could change society, would you redefine the concept of 'boredom'? Please explain.
2. On p. 161, Soc uses a equation to define "happiness." First, what does this equation mean? Next, Think about your own life. If Soc knew about your life, would he say that you are a 'happy person'? Third, how does your life relate (or NOT relate) to the equation? Finally, how does the equation relate to the concept of "satori" described earlier in the chapter?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Journal Question-November 11, 2008
On p. 125, Socrates says to Dan, “You see, any unconscious, compulsive ritual is a problem. But specific activities—smoking, drinking, taking drugs, eating sweets, or asking silly questions—are both bad and good; every action has its price, and its pleasures. Recognizing both sides, you become realistic and responsible for your actions. And only then can you make the warrior’s free and conscious choice—to do or not to do.”
What does Soc mean when he says an “unconscious, compulsive ritual is a problem"? Do YOU have any “unconscious, compulsive rituals”? What are they? Are you trying to change them? If you want to change them, what would Socrates say to help you change your rituals? Also, is Socrates’ opinion of “good and bad” different from or similar to what your parents, and what your society, has taught you? Explain why or why not. Finally, do you agree with Socrates’ opinion about “unconscious, compulsive rituals” and what he says about “good” and “bad”? Why or why not? Please explain.
What does Soc mean when he says an “unconscious, compulsive ritual is a problem"? Do YOU have any “unconscious, compulsive rituals”? What are they? Are you trying to change them? If you want to change them, what would Socrates say to help you change your rituals? Also, is Socrates’ opinion of “good and bad” different from or similar to what your parents, and what your society, has taught you? Explain why or why not. Finally, do you agree with Socrates’ opinion about “unconscious, compulsive rituals” and what he says about “good” and “bad”? Why or why not? Please explain.
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