Description
first discussion;
To get us to see writing as thinking, we will be answering “theory-based” questions that require no research or facts.
You could call these “opinion-based” or “philosophical questions” as well. But the idea is that: your thinking will be the only writing that is included.
To illustrate this idea more, consider the following:
Fact-based question:
A question that could be decided by facts that are already out there or could be decided by facts once those facts are determined.
Theory-based question:
A question that does not require / cannot be answered by facts.
A question where your ethos / credibility is equal to anyone.
A question that you “already” already have answered. You use the answer / theory to make decisions and structure your life already.
A question that matters to you. You feel compelled to answer it.
With this mind,
Write 3 theory-based questions and explain how they fit the above criteria.
Format
3 theory-based questions with three justifications approx. 250 words each for a total of approx. 750 words. _______________________________________________________________
Second Discussion:
After considering the difference between fact-based and theory-based questions, we want to figure out some things to write about.
As an exercise in invention, please consider the following:
Choose three words or phrases that you think matter. These could be words that summarize something that is very important to you as a person or something that you think is very important to society in general
Explain why these three words matter. Tell your audience why you think these words are very important and how they might summarize well yourself or society in general.
Format
Three words or phrases approx. 250 words for a total of approx. 750 words.
