Monday, May 3, 2021

 Philosophy 12

  • Complete the rough copies of your 4 to 6 mini-paragraphs for the ethics poster project. Also, make sure you have completed 1-2 pages of point form notes on your ethical philosophy.
    • Indent, use bullets, and write down key quotations.
    • Bring art supplies on Tuesday! We'll start creating our teaching poster tomorrow.
  • Did you answer the following questions about "The Tyranny of the Clock" for Monday?
    • 1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time? (2)
    • 2. Which group in society embraced and encouraged the new conception of time? Why? (2)
    • 3. What is Woodcock’s overall thesis?  That is, what is the problem of the clock? (2)
    • 4. Why is the clock a potential threat to our autonomy? (2)
      • Answer in full sentences. Ensure your answers are full and thorough. Don’t start with “Because”, “So”, “That” or “Which”. Hand in your answers on a separate piece of paper.