Chinese Philosopher Smackdown: Deep Dive into Philosophical Quotes
Explore a riveting discussion on various philosophical quotes with insightful interpretations and connections made by participants. Delve into the essence of government, society, power, wisdom, responsibility, and more through thought-provoking reflections on renowned philosophical statements.
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Chinese Philosopher Smackdown! Rules: No personal attacks. All comments must relate to philosophy and philosophy only. 1. 2.
Your Job Today as a Group We will look at some quotes throughout history. You will comment on the quote based on your knowledge of the assigned philosophy The goal is to make connections!! This is a scored discussion therefore EVERYONE in the group needs to contribute. Really strong connections/creative applications/particularly savage comments will earn extra credit on the quiz next class
Prompt 1 Government is a necessary evil. (source unknown)
Prompt 2 That government is best which governs the least. (Thomas Jefferson)
Prompt 3 The government has the right to lie to save itself. (Arthur Sylvester)
Prompt 4 The first duty of society is justice. (Alexander Hamilton)
Prompt 5 Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. (Henry David Thoreau)
Prompt 6 The wise are not learned; the learned are not wise. (source unknown)
Prompt 7 All power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. (Lord Acton)
Prompt 8 Honor your father and your mother.
Prompt 9 People have a responsibility to take care of themselves, even at the expense of nature and one another.
Prompt 10 No one may take a life.
Prompt 11 The pen is mightier than the sword.
Prompt 12 Sometimes, war is the only solution.
