To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. It is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.
(underline words: love wisdom / live according to its dictates/ simplicity, independence /magnanimity /trust/solve some of the problems of life.)
The underlined words reflect components of what Thoreau might see as a “worthy” or “beautiful” life (even for those who don’t wish to be philosophers).
Which of Thoreau’s words–if any–would you omit in your definition of a beautiful life? What words or ideas would you add? Please explain your answer.
(half page, 125words)
2.Please review the assigned excerpts from An Anatomy of Life in the Death Camps by Terrence Des Pres. Kindly respond to this question:
“Does Terrence Des Pres think the human moral sense is an idealistic illusion or an evolutionary survival strategy?”
Please explain your answer, agreeing or disagreeing with Des Pres’ analysis. Cite at least one of the numbered paragraphs for support. (half page, 125 words)
Please use all the detail and source from the ATTACH, don’t use other resource.
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