This assignment is a critique. In the introductory paragraph, you should state a thesis/conclusion (15 pts) and give a brief summary of how you intend to argue in favor of it. In the main body of the essay you should summarize the author’s argument (35 pts for the premises and 15 pts for the conclusion) and give a response (25 points) either suggesting that the author’s premises are not true or that the author’s premises do not support their conclusion. In the concluding paragraph, there is more flexibility. Your concluding paragraph (10 pts) is an opportunity to summarize your critique or contribute any final thoughts.
Formatting
APA, MLA, and Chicago are all acceptable citation formats for this assignment. Essays should be double-spaced and in 12 pt font.
Sample Topics
You can respond to any article or paper you wish, but I have attached some articles you might want to respond to.
You were recently promoted and now serve as Mayor Samantha Smith’s professional speechwriter. Mayor Smith has been asked to address the Twin Fawn Community Association about the issue of building a swimming pool in the neighborhood. As you analyze the audience (community members), which one of the factors (characteristics) listed below will you consider as you prepare Mayor Smith’s speech? Provide a thorough explanation for your choice.
Write a (500 words) reflexive essay on My Hope in a world of conflict and COVID19. Using your imaginary and reflect your own thoughts on how you would react to the current event…
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Hi that’s all material for now… additional guide for this prompt is using your true feelings to how to maintain HOPE in the world that has conflict and COVID-19…how do you react/ deal to conflict and current event COVID-19 give your own thoughts… remember this essay is a reflexive essay.
You will prepare your Research Paper on the topic “Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
You will prepare your Research Paper on the topic “Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau: Who’s Theory of Government is most compatible with biblical principles?” Choose 1 of the 3 philosophers, and then compare and contrast all 3 philosophers on such topics as: human nature, natural law, human law, origin of government, purpose of government, civil disobedience, right of revolution, and government and religion. In addition, use relevant ideas from the ethical and social theories of Adam Smith and David Hume in forging your evaluation.
In your Research Paper, develop and apply a critical criteria to explain both why you selected your author and why you did not choose the other authors. If you believe 1 author was more scriptural in certain aspects but another author was closer to Scripture in a different area, explain your position.
The important point is not which philosopher you choose but how well you explain and defend your choice. Be specific by citing the individual points with which you agree and explaining why they are scriptural. You must use the textbooks and Scripture as references for this assignment. You may cite additional sources if you wish, but the majority of the references must be from the textbooks and Scripture.
Specific requirements for the Research Paper are:
The body of the paper must be at least 10 pages (including the title page and bibliography).
The paper must be written in current APA format.
The paper must include a title page. This page must have a title, your name, course number, and the instructor’s name.
The second page of the paper must be an outline of the contents of the paper.
When giving in-text citations, include not only the author but also the page number. Page numbers must be included.
Proper headings must be used.
The paper must have correct grammar and spelling.
Doing the minimum amount of work does not guarantee a perfect score. To achieve more than a passing grade, you must demonstrate a mastery of the material presented in the lecture by incorporating those concepts into your paper.
textbook; Classicsof Political & Moral Philosophy by Steven M. Cahn.
The other one is. History of Political Philosophy 3rd Edition. by Strauss, Leo. & Cropsey, Joseph.
Attached are the lecture notes.
Classicsof Political & Moral Philosophy is publications of each persons works.
Hobbess- Leviathan pages 375-430
Locke- Second Treatise of Government pg 450-516, Letter Concerning Toleration pg 517-541
Rousseau- Discourse on the Origin of Inequality pg 546-560, Of the Social Contract pg 561-595
so basically explain the reading that is listed above into 4-6 sentences at least each
This is the reaction to foreign clips Our first clip is from the 2001 Mexican film Y Tu Mama Tambien. Brilliantly written and directed by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron (Oscars for Gravity and Roma), the film is a funny/poignant look at two young men wrestling with their sexuality and the sometimes awkward time between High school and adulthood. Tenoch and Julio ruled by their raging hormones decide to ask a sexy older woman along on a cross country trip to a beach in Mexico. As common in many foreign films especially from Latin America and Europe, the sexuality is bolder than what would be shown in an American film due to a more open acceptance of this subject compared to the Puritan view in the U.S. Another interesting aspect of this film is Cuaron tells the story with the use of an omniscient narrator to describe the actions (omniscient narrators are not a part of the story but rather an all knowing voice who seems to be aware of all action- a God like all knowing being). The following clip is a funny scene in the film where the two male best friends are fighting over sleeping with each others girlfriends
Please watch the following clip from Y Tu Mama Tambien:
Our next clip is from the 2005 Oscar nominated film Paradise Now from Palenstine/Israel that looks at the long standing conflct between the two countries in the West Bank area of the Israeli/Palenstine border. The film is an in depth look at a terrifying subject – suicide bombers. In the film, we meet two Palenstinian men preparing for a sucide attack in Israel. Conflict arises when one of the men decides he wants to back out of the attack. The film was widely praised at looking at this intense political subject in an artistic manner. In contrast to the black and white view normally reported by media, we see the human element attached to it. The following scene explores how one of the intended bombers is waiting to board a bus to Tel Aviv and is uneasy about his task. This is the type of powerful/political filmmaking often seen in foreign films.
Please watch the following clip from Paradise Now.
Our next clip is from the 2005 Oscar winning (Best Foreign film) Tsotsi from South Africa. As discussed in this week’s Recent Nationalist Movements reading, the film is an intense/powerful reflection of a troubled country divided by racial conflict/and poverty. When the film begins we meet a young street criminal who abuses others and steals car. His latest robbery takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a baby in the back seat. Since returning the baby would lead to his arrest, he decides to keep the baby and try to take care of it. The film’s power and poigancy derives from how these events change a violent criminal into a more giving individual. In the following scene the young man pleas to his neighbor/friend for aid in taking care of the baby.
Foreign films often delve into subject matter that an American film would never touch. Such is the case with the intense 2012 Danish film The Hunt. Director Thomas Vinterberg is known for his gritty films dealing with characters pushed beyond limits. The Hunt examines a man in a small Danish village who becomes the victim of mass hysteria when he is wrongly accussed of abusing a child (his best friend’s daughter) in the kindergarten class where he works. Interestingly, we are shown that he is indeed innocent making the terrors that await him even more distubing. Actor Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibel, Casino Royale) gives a brilliant performance and this is the type of intense film that goes for the jugular vein asking very important questions along the way. In the following scene , Mikkelsen’s character is trying to by groceries in a his town where all have imposed a “witch hunt” against him.
Our next film clip is from the 2014 anthology film Wild Tales from Argentina. Anthology films consist of a number of different short films usually tied to a certain genre or subject (like reading a short story collection). Wild Tales is dark comedy looking at characters who are pushed to extremes. The film has one of the most brilliant beginning scenes I’ve ever seen. It just hooks you into the film and grabs you into the action. This clip is the first story in the film. A 7 minute biting look at passengers boarding a plane who discover now all is what it appears to be.
Our next clip is from the highly acclaimed Oscar winning 2018 Netflix film Roma. Alfronso Cuaron wrote, directed, edited and shot this beautifully made very personal/auto biographical look at growing up in a tumultuous time in Mexico during the 1960s/1970s. The film looks at the life of a live-in housekeeper of a middle class family during this unsettled time. This is a brilliant/multi layed passionate filmmaking at its best. Each scene a work of art (so prevalent in many foreign films). The following scene depicts an actual 1971 student massacre aka The Corpus Christi Massacre through the eyes of lead character Cleo.
Our final clip is from this year’s top Oscar winner- Parasite. It’s a sharp/satirical and brillaint look at social class from Korean director Bong Joon-Ho. The film explores a poor family (the Kim’s) who scheme to each become employed by a wealthy family (Park)- thus as the title suggests- infliterating their household and falsely posting as high regarded individuals. The film goes from biting comedy to terrifying horror. Ho wisely writes his characters to do the unthinkable so we never really know where the plot may be going but are hooked. Each scene framed masterfully and digging dip to explore how we look at the class struggle. Parasite became the first foreign film (from Korea) to win the top Best Picture Oscar. The cast is just terrific giving their ensemble work much passion and depth. Again, this film retiterates how foreign films explore tough subjects with depth and artistic passion. The following clip highlights the film’s brilliant direction- the Kim family have taken over the Park household as their own only to be suprised by the Park’s announcing they are returning early from a trip
Watch the following clip from Parasite
This is the indie clips Our first clip is from the 2001 Mexican film Y Tu Mama Tambien. Brilliantly written and directed by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron (Oscars for Gravity and Roma), the film is a funny/poignant look at two young men wrestling with their sexuality and the sometimes awkward time between High school and adulthood. Tenoch and Julio ruled by their raging hormones decide to ask a sexy older woman along on a cross country trip to a beach in Mexico. As common in many foreign films especially from Latin America and Europe, the sexuality is bolder than what would be shown in an American film due to a more open acceptance of this subject compared to the Puritan view in the U.S. Another interesting aspect of this film is Cuaron tells the story with the use of an omniscient narrator to describe the actions (omniscient narrators are not a part of the story but rather an all knowing voice who seems to be aware of all action- a God like all knowing being). The following clip is a funny scene in the film where the two male best friends are fighting over sleeping with each others girlfriends
Please watch the following clip from Y Tu Mama Tambien:
I have attached all 4 reading, for the clips you should show your reaction about the clips
