Discussing Objectivism: "Causality Versus Duty"
November 25th, 9:30 am - 11:30 AM PT
DATE
Aaron Smith
DISCUSSION LEADER
Assignment
Answer one (1) of the following questions in 400 words or less. Please indicate which question you are responding to, and submit your assignment by midnight Pacific Standard Time on November, 23rd.
Question 1: What are 2-3 major points that you think Rand is trying to convince you of in “Causality Versus Duty”? How convincing do you find her case for these points? Explain your answer.
Question 2: How would you characterize the problem Rand is addressing and giving guidance on in “Causality Versus Duty”? Is it a problem you recognize as operative in people’s lives, your own included? Explain your answer using specific examples from your own life and observations.
Question 3: Name 1-2 significant points Rand makes in “Causality Versus Duty” that you are not sure you understand. Explain what (if anything) you think you understand about each point and what you are uncertain of.
Submission
Future Discussions
Saturday, December 2nd
“Philosophy and Sense of Life”
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